Establishment of Abra Fish Farm and Nursery in San Isidro, Abra
Republic Act No. 4736, enacted on June 18, 1966, mandates the establishment of a fresh-water demonstration fish farm and nursery in San Isidro, Abra, under the supervision of the Commissioner of Fisheries. The law allocates an initial budget of 200,000 pesos from the National Treasury for its establishment in fiscal year 1967, with a subsequent annual allocation of 30,000 pesos for its operation and maintenance. The Act aims to promote fish farming practices in the region. It became effective upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on January 13, 1969.
June 18, 1966
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4736
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FRESH-WATER DEMONSTRATION FISH FARM AND NURSERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF ABRA, AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Commissioner of Fisheries, a fresh-water demonstration fish farm and nursery in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Abra, to be known as Abra Fish Farm and Nursery. cd
SECTION 2. The sum of two hundred thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to carry into effect the purpose of this Act during the fiscal year nineteen hundred sixty-seven. Thereafter, the sum of thirty thousand pesos for the operation and maintenance of the said project shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 18, 1966
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 2, p. 243 on January 13, 1969