Appropriation of Funds for Rehabilitation of Stock Farms
Republic Act No. 372, enacted on June 14, 1949, allocates two million pesos from the National Treasury for the rehabilitation and establishment of stock farms, breeding stations, and breeding centers in the Philippines. The funds will be managed by the Director of Animal Industry, with oversight from the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, to cover various expenses including the purchase of breeding animals, land acquisition, construction of necessary facilities, and personnel costs. At least 800,000 pesos is designated specifically for acquiring animals to be distributed to existing stock farms, while the remainder will support new farm initiatives. This Act aims to enhance the country's livestock industry through targeted financial investment.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 372
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 14, 1949
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 372
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF TWO MILLION PESOS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF STOCK FARMS, BREEDING STATIONS AND BREEDING CENTERS AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NEW STOCK FARMS
SECTION 1. There is hereby appropriated, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two million pesos for the rehabilitation of stock farms, breeding stations and breeding centers and for the establishment and operation of new stock farms. The said sum shall be disbursed, in accordance with the objectives of this Act, by the Director of Animal Industry, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, for the purchase of breeding animals; for the acquisition of the necessary land, including its survey; for the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, sheds, stables, corrals, fences and other necessary structures; for the payment salaries and wages and traveling expenses of necessary personnel; for freight and delivery service; for the purchase of needed furniture and equipment, supplies and materials; and for such other expenses as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, provided, that at least eight hundred thousand pesos shall be spent for the purchase of animals to be distributed equitably among the existing stock farms, and the balance for new farms. acd
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 14, 1949
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 45, No. 7, p. 2772 in July 1949
Cite This Law
Appropriation of Funds for Rehabilitation of Stock Farms, Republic Act No. 372, Jun 14, 1949 (Philippines)
Appropriation of Funds for Rehabilitation of Stock Farms, Republic Act No. 372 (Phil. 1949)
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