Law Summary
Section 1: Appropriation of Funds
- Explanation: This section appropriates a sum of five thousand pesos from the Insular Treasury to the Province of Misamis for governmental expenses.
- Key Definitions:
- Insular Treasury: The central treasury of the Philippine Islands.
- Requirements/Procedures:
- The funds are designated to be used by the provincial board of Misamis for general provincial expenses.
- Important Details:
- The loan is subject to the availability of funds not otherwise appropriated.
Section 2: Conditions for Loan Disbursement
- Explanation: This section outlines the conditions under which the loan will be disbursed to the Province of Misamis.
- Key Definitions:
- Supervisor-Treasurer: The official responsible for managing the finances of the Province of Misamis.
- Requirements/Procedures:
- The supervisor-treasurer must provide a certified copy of a resolution from the provincial board accepting the loan.
- The resolution must include an agreement to repay the loan.
- Timeframes/Deadlines:
- The repayment of the loan is required by September 1, 1904.
- Penalties/Liabilities:
- There are no interest charges on the loan.
Section 3: Expedited Passage
- Explanation: This section indicates the urgent need for the law's enactment and provides for its expedited passage.
- Cross-References:
- Refers to “An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws,” enacted on September 26, 1900.
- Important Details:
- Emphasizes the public good as the reason for expedited legislative action.
Section 4: Effectivity
- Explanation: This section states that the Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
- Important Details:
- There are no additional conditions for the effectivity of the Act.
Key Takeaways
- Act No. 900 authorizes a loan of five thousand pesos to the Province of Misamis for general provincial expenses.
- The loan is to be paid without interest and must be repaid by September 1, 1904.
- Disbursement of the loan is contingent upon the provincial board’s acceptance and agreement to repay.
- The Act was enacted with urgency, highlighting the need for immediate financial assistance to the province.