Law Summary

Establishment of the Breeding Station

• Legal Provision: This section mandates the establishment of a breeding station in Iligan City, which shall be under the direct supervision of the Director of Animal Industry.
• Key Definitions:
  • Director of Animal Industry: The official responsible for overseeing the breeding station.
  • Iligan City Breeding Station: The designated name for the breeding facility.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The location for the breeding station will be selected by the Director of Animal Industry with assistance from the city mayor and city engineer.
• Timeframes: No specific timeframes or deadlines are provided in this section.

Land Reservation

• Legal Provision: The President of the Philippines is authorized to reserve public land for the breeding station based on the recommendation of the Director of Animal Industry.
• Key Definitions:
  • Public Land: Land owned by the government that may be allocated for public purposes.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Director of Animal Industry must make a recommendation regarding the specific portion of public land required for the breeding station.
• Timeframes: No specific timeframes for the reservation process are mentioned.

Appropriation of Funds

• Legal Provision: An appropriation of fifty thousand pesos is authorized for the establishment of the breeding station and related expenses.
• Key Definitions:
  • National Treasury: The government’s fund source from which the appropriated amount will be drawn.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The funds are to be used for:
    • Establishing the breeding station.
    • Purchasing breeding animals.
    • Acquiring supplies and materials necessary for operation.
• Timeframes: No specific deadlines for fund allocation are outlined.

Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Provision: The Act takes effect upon its approval.
• Key Definitions:
  • Approval: Refers to the formal acceptance of the Act, which occurred on June 19, 1960.
• Requirements/Procedures: No additional procedures are outlined regarding the effectivity of the Act.
• Timeframes: The Act was enacted without Executive approval on June 19, 1960.

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 2719 establishes a breeding station in Iligan City under the supervision of the Director of Animal Industry.
• The President is tasked with reserving public land for the breeding station based on the Director's recommendation.
• An appropriation of fifty thousand pesos is authorized for the breeding station's establishment and operational needs.
• The Act became effective immediately upon approval on June 19, 1960, without requiring Executive approval.

This summary captures the essential provisions and frameworks established under Republic Act No. 2719, ensuring clarity on its implementation and financial implications.