Law Summary

SECTION 1: Establishment of Stock Farm

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Act establishes an animal stock farm in the Municipality of Abuyog, Province of Leyte.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Animal Stock Farm: A facility dedicated to the breeding and raising of livestock, supervised by relevant authorities.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The stock farm shall be established at a suitable site, which may be reserved or acquired for this purpose.
• Relevant Timeframes: This section does not specify a timeframe for establishment.
• Penalties/Liabilities: Not applicable in this section.

• Establishment is under the supervision of the Director of Animal Industry.
• The location must be suitable and can be reserved or acquired.

SECTION 2: Rules and Regulations

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Director of Animal Industry is empowered to issue necessary rules and regulations.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Director of Animal Industry: The official responsible for overseeing animal industry matters.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • Rules and regulations must be approved by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
• Relevant Timeframes: No specific deadlines are mentioned for rule issuance.
• Penalties/Liabilities: Not applicable in this section.

• Rules and regulations are necessary for the implementation of the Act.
• Approval from the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources is required.

SECTION 3: Appropriation of Funds

• Legal Principle/Provision: Authorizes the appropriation of funds for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the stock farm.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Appropriation: The legal authorization to allocate funds for a specific purpose.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • A sum of two hundred fifty thousand pesos is allocated from the National Treasury for the fiscal year 1969.
  • Future funding needs to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The initial fund allocation is for the fiscal year 1969.
• Penalties/Liabilities: Not applicable in this section.

• Initial appropriation is set at ₱250,000 for 1969.
• Subsequent funding will be determined annually.

SECTION 4: Effectivity

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Act takes effect upon its approval.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Effectivity: The date on which the law becomes enforceable.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Act was enacted without Executive approval on June 15, 1968.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • Effective immediately upon approval.
• Penalties/Liabilities: Not applicable in this section.

• The law is effective as of its approval date.
• Enacted without the need for executive approval.

Key Takeaways

• Establishment: A stock farm in Abuyog, Leyte is officially established under the supervision of the Director of Animal Industry.
• Regulation Authority: The Director is granted authority to formulate necessary regulations with the Secretary’s approval.
• Funding: An initial appropriation of ₱250,000 is authorized for the fiscal year 1969, with future funding to be included in the General Appropriations Act.
• Effectivity: The Act became effective on June 15, 1968, without requiring executive approval.