Law Summary

SECTION 1: Conversion of Road

• Legal Principle: The act formally converts the Prieto Diaz Provincial Road located in the Municipality of Prieto Diaz, Province of Sorsogon, into a national road.
• Key Definitions:
  • Prieto Diaz National Road: The newly designated name for the former provincial road.
• Important Requirements:
  • The official conversion is effective immediately upon the enactment of this law.
• Timeframes:
  • The law takes effect upon approval, which occurred on April 27, 1984.

SECTION 2: Funding for Improvement and Maintenance

• Legal Principle: Funding for the improvement and maintenance of the newly designated national road will be sourced from existing appropriations.
• Key Definitions:
  • Lump-sum appropriation: A budgetary allocation provided under Batas Pambansa Blg. 640 for road maintenance.
• Important Requirements:
  • The maintenance is to be funded until future appropriations specifically for the Prieto Diaz National Road are enacted.
• Timeframes:
  • The current funding arrangement remains in effect until new appropriations acts are passed.
• Penalties/Liabilities:
  • No penalties or liabilities are explicitly mentioned in this section.

SECTION 3: Effectivity Clause

• Legal Principle: This section outlines the immediate effectivity of the act upon its approval.
• Important Requirements:
  • The act is enacted without the need for executive approval, establishing its validity directly through the legislative process.
• Timeframes:
  • The act is effective from April 27, 1984, the date of its enactment.

Key Takeaways

• The Prieto Diaz Provincial Road is officially recognized as the Prieto Diaz National Road.
• Initial funding for the road's maintenance will come from existing appropriations under Batas Pambansa Blg. 640 until new funding measures are established.
• The act took effect immediately upon its legislative approval on April 27, 1984, without requiring executive sanction.