Law Summary
Liberalization of Requirements for Registration and License to Sell
- The Board has resolved to liberalize the requirements for issuing a Certificate of Registration and License to Sell specifically for farmlot subdivisions.
- A key aspect of this liberalization is the removal of the requirement for a DAR (Department of Agrarian Reform) Conversion Clearance as a precondition.
Rationale for Removing DAR Conversion Clearance Requirement
- The Board reasoned that since farmlot subdivisions maintain their principal agricultural use, no conversion clearance from DAR is necessary.
- This streamlines the application process for developers without affecting the intended land use.
Compliance with Other Laws
- While the Board has eased the requirements related to DAR clearance, it expressly states that issuance of the Certificate of Registration and License to Sell does not exempt applicants from compliance with other relevant laws.
- Ensures that other applicable legal provisions remain enforceable and grantees must comply accordingly.
Effectivity and Publication
- The resolution was approved on October 15, 2003, and published on November 18, 2003, in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication as mandated by law.
Legal and Administrative Significance
- This Administrative Order facilitates agricultural endeavors by simplifying administrative processes related to farmlot subdivisions.
- It reflects the regulatory stance of the HLURB to support agricultural land use without unnecessary bureaucratic impediments.
- Reinforces the importance of maintaining land use integrity while balancing development and regulatory oversight.