Title
Locust Suppression Funding Act
Law
Act No. 542
Decision Date
Dec 2, 1902
Act No. 542 grants provincial boards in the Philippines the authority to use general funds for locust suppression, offering compensation for the capture and destruction of locusts, in order to control and mitigate the damage caused by infestations.

Law Summary

Scope of Fund Utilization

  • The use of the general provincial funds is explicitly authorized for locust suppression efforts.
  • This implies flexibility for provincial boards to manage budgetary allocations in response to pest control needs.

Expediency of the Law's Enactment

  • The Act emphasizes the urgent public importance of addressing locust infestations promptly.
  • The legislative process for this Act is expedited under the provisions of a previous procedural statute (An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws).

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law becomes effective immediately upon its passage.
  • This immediacy ensures that provincial authorities can promptly use the powers and funds granted without delay to combat locust pests.

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