Multi-Species Marine Nursery in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat
Republic Act No. 10826, enacted on May 19, 2016, establishes a multi-species marine nursery in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with incorporating the nursery's establishment into departmental programs, utilizing abandoned or underutilized fishponds, and ensuring funding through the annual General Appropriations Act. Within two years of its establishment, management of the nursery will be transferred to the local municipality or community, accompanied by a training program. The Secretary of Agriculture will also issue necessary rules and regulations for its supervision and management. The Act takes effect 15 days after publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10826
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 19, 2016
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10826
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE NURSERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALAMANSIG, PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine nursery in the Municipality of Kalamansig, Province of Sultan Kudarat. HEITAD
SECTION 2. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the establishment of the multi-species marine nursery, preferably in the abandoned, undeveloped, or underutilized fishponds covered by fishpond lease agreements in the Municipality of Kalamansig, Province of Sultan Kudarat, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for its management and operation.
SECTION 3. Within two (2) years after the establishment of the multi-species marine nursery, the BFAR shall, through a memorandum of agreement, transfer its management to the municipality or the community where it will be located. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for the management and operation of the multi-species marine nursery.
SECTION 4. The Secretary of Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or withdrawal, by the BFAR of the multi-species marine nursery.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: May 19, 2016.
Cite This Law
Multi-Species Marine Nursery in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, Republic Act No. 10826, May 19, 2016 (Philippines)
Multi-Species Marine Nursery in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, Republic Act No. 10826 (Phil. 2016)
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