Temporary Permits and Milling Equipment Requirements
- Mills without proper mechanisms to control milling degree are granted temporary permits for one year from the decree's effectivity.
- These temporary permits restrict milling to servicing monthly requirements of individual households only.
- After the one-year grace period, mills failing to upgrade equipment to mill brown and regular milled rice will not receive licenses from the National Grains Authority (NGA).
Media Campaign on Rice Milling
- The Department of Public Information mandates all mass media sectors to allocate airtime or space for an educational campaign on brown and regular milled rice.
- The campaign is coordinated by the National Grains Authority.
Support from Government Agencies
- The Department of Education and Culture, along with all government entities including government-owned or controlled corporations, are tasked to assist NGA in conducting the rice educational campaign.
Implementation Rules and Regulations
- The National Grains Authority is authorized to promulgate all necessary rules and regulations to enforce this decree effectively.
Penalties for Violations
- Violations may lead to cancellation of milling licenses.
- Upon conviction, penalties include imprisonment from one to two years, a fine ranging from Four Thousand to Six Thousand Pesos, or both.
- For corporate or partnership offenders, the President, General Manager, Managing Director, or Managing Partner shall be held liable and subject to penalties.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws
- Any conflicting law, order, decree, or letters of instruction with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The provisions of this decree take effect thirty days after its promulgation date (October 12, 1977).