Law Summary
Legal Effectivity
- The Act took effect immediately upon its approval.
- The law lapsed into effect without the President's signature.
- This lapse into law is pursuant to Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which stipulates that a bill becomes law if the President does not act upon it within 30 days from receipt.
Purpose and Scope
- The chief purpose of the Act is to honor Governor Jose T. Fuentebella by naming a significant transportation artery after him.
- The scope of the law is limited exclusively to the naming of the specified national highway.
- There are no provisions regarding the maintenance, funding, or other administrative matters within this Act.
Legal Significance
- The law serves as an official recognition and commemoration of Governor Jose T. Fuentebella's contributions.
- The official naming affects all official maps, government documents, road signage, and related references to the highway within the jurisdiction.
Absence of Penalties or Procedural Complexities
- The Act does not prescribe penalties, sanctions, or enforcement procedures.
- There are no provisions regarding disputes or challenges to the highway’s designation.
Summary
- RA No. 7786 is a straightforward legislative measure solely concerned with the naming of a national highway in Camarines Sur.
- It exemplifies the use of legislative power in honoring notable individuals through geographical nomenclature.