Law Summary

1. Establishment of the Hatchery

• Provision Explanation: A multi-species marine hatchery will be established in the City of Ligao, Province of Albay, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA).

• Key Definitions:

  • "Multi-species marine hatchery": A facility designed for breeding various marine species.

• Important Requirements/Procedures:

  • The hatchery will be developed under the oversight of BFAR-DA.

• No specific penalties or liabilities mentioned.

2. Management Transfer

• Provision Explanation: The management of the hatchery will be transferred from BFAR-DA to the local government unit (LGU) concerned via a memorandum of agreement within two years post-construction.

• Key Definitions:

  • "Local government unit (LGU)": The governmental body that will ultimately operate the hatchery.

• Important Requirements/Procedures:

  • Implementation of a training and phasing-in program for LGU personnel on hatchery management and operations.

• Timeframes:

  • Management transfer must occur within two (2) years after the hatchery's construction.

3. Funding Provisions

• Provision Explanation: Funding for the hatchery's establishment will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, with the LGU required to allocate additional local funds for operational purposes.

• Key Definitions:

  • "General Appropriations Act": The annual budget law of the Philippines.

• Important Requirements/Procedures:

  • The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with incorporating the hatchery's funding into departmental programs.

• No specific penalties or liabilities mentioned.

4. Issuance of Rules and Regulations

• Provision Explanation: The Secretary of Agriculture is mandated to issue rules and regulations concerning the supervision, monitoring, and management transfer of the hatchery within a defined timeframe.

• Important Requirements/Procedures:

  • Rules and regulations must be issued within sixty (60) days from the passage of the Act.

• Timeframes:

  • Deadline for rule issuance: 60 days from the enactment of the law.

5. Effectivity of the Act

• Provision Explanation: The Act will become effective following its publication in either the Official Gazette or a widely circulated newspaper.

• Timeframes:

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days post-publication.

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 10950 establishes a multi-species marine hatchery in Ligao City, Albay, supervised by BFAR-DA.
• Management of the hatchery will transition to the local government within two years, with necessary personnel training.
• Funding responsibilities are shared between the national government and local revenues.
• The Secretary of Agriculture must provide operational regulations within 60 days of enactment.
• The Act becomes effective 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper.