AN ACT ENHANCING ANIMAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS, STRENGTHENING THE BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY, AND CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE THE ANIMAL COMPETITIVENESS ENHANCEMENT FUND

(j) Two percent (2%) to be divided between the BAI (1%) and PCC (1%) for farm school-based and/or industry-driven R&D programs, as well as technology transfer and commercialization programs and projects; and (k) One percent (1%) to the DA for the accreditation of small-hold livestock raisers into formal groups such as cooperatives or organizations: Provided, That the DA Secretary may reallocate unexpended funds from any item from the previous year in accordance with the programs enumerated in this section and towards the capitalization of the NDA: Provided, further, That each agency in the above allocation of funds shall annually report on their accomplishment to the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agricultural Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM). SEC. 17. Beneficiaries of the ANCEF. - Within one hundred eighty (180) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DA, in consultation with farmers' cooperatives and organizations, and LGUs, shall establish the Livestock Registry System (LRS) as the master list of eligible AnCEF beneficiaries. The beneficiaries of the AnCEF are small livestock raisers, livestock cooperatives, associations, or organizations accredited by the DA: Provided, That preferential attention shall be given to livestock raisers who are members of cooperatives, associations, or organizations. SEC. 18. Review of the AnCEF. - The following mandatory review of the AnCEF shall be performed: (a) The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) shall conduct impact evaluation of the AnCEF programs on livestock productivity on the second, third, sixth and ninth year of the effectivity of this Act; (b) The percentage allocation of the AnCEF shall be reviewed on the third year from the effectivity of this Act for possible revisions should intervention priorities change; and (c) Before the end of the tenth year from the effectivity of this Act, a mandatory review shall be conducted by the COCAFM to determine whether the AnCEF and its utilization as provided under this Act shall be continued, amended, or terminated. The increase or decrease in farmers' incomes shall be a primary benchmark in determining the effectiveness of the interventions under the program and its possible extension. In view of its oversight functions, the COCAFM, at any time, may conduct an assessment of the implementation of programs and utilization of the AnCEF as directed under this Act. TITLE IV ANIMAL INDUSTRY REGULATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND FEES SEC. 19. Administrative Regulations. - In addition to the regulations and prohibitions in this Act, the BAI, in consultation with the LGUs and stakeholders, may issue administrative orders or regulations for the conservation, preservation, management, and sustainable development of the animal industry. As far as practicable, all regulations on the sectors of the animal industry shall be harmonized and consolidated into Codes of Regulations for LPD and other major animal industry sectors. SEC. 20. Creation of the Animal Emergency Response Task Force. - The AERTF is hereby created at the regional level and may be activated by the appropriate authority in the event of or in anticipation of any animal pest or epidemic incident, or when there is a suspected or confirmed case of emerging or re-emerging transboundary animal or zoonotic disease. The BAI is designated as the overall coordinating government body of the AERTF and shall activate the AERTF. The AERTF shall be composed of key officials or designated representative from the following agencies: (a) Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office; (b) Office of Civil Defense - Regional Office; (c) Department of the Interior and Local Government - Regional Office; (d) Department of Health - Regional Office; (e) Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Regional Office; (f) Philippine National Police and/or Philippine Army - Regional Command; (g) Provincial Governor, Provincial Agriculturist, and Provincial Veterinarian; (h) Mayors of the affected municipalities/cities; (i) Other science experts on the case; and (j) Two (2) industry representatives from the affected animal subsector. The provincial, municipal, or city veterinarian, as applicable, shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, report any event of notifiable and reportable animal pest or disease incident to the BAI. In the event of a multiregional pest or epidemic incident, a national body shall immediately be formed, under the direction and command of the Office of the President, to address such pest or epidemic incident. SEC. 21. Non-imposition of Fees and Charges on Livestock Movement. - The imposition and collection of any fee and charge, including fees for vehicle stickers, discharging, delivery, market, and entry permits, upon all types of delivery and transport vehicle carrying animal and animal products for access to all roads by any national or local government agency or instrumentality shall be prohibited. SEC. 22. Streamlining the Regulations of Veterinary Drugs and Products, and Biologics. - The BAI shall become the sole regulatory agency for veterinary drugs, products, and biologics, and other related animal health products and devices, including the licensing and monitoring of veterinary drugs and products establishments. All regulatory processes for veterinary drugs, products, and biologics, and other animal health products and devices being handled by other agencies, such as the FDA, shall be transferred to the BAI within one hundred eighty (180) days from the effectivity of this Act. SEC. 23. Suppletory Application of National Meat Inspection Code. - In the absence of any applicable provision under this Act, the provisions of Republic Act No. 9296 or "the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines", as amended by Republic Act No. 10536, its implementing rules and regulations, and other relevant laws and issuances shall have suppletory application. TITLE V PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES SEC. 24. Prohibited Acts and Penalties. - (a) Grave Offenses. The following violations shall be punishable by fine of One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) to Fifty million pesos (P50,000,000.00) and/or imprisonment from six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years at the discretion of the court, taking into account the volume and value of the commodity or animal, economic impact to the sector, the potential gains of the violator, loss or damages to the victims, and frequency of the violation: Provided, That violations under this subparagraph shall be subject to Section 7 of Republic Act No. 12022 or the "Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act": (1) Engaging in the manufacture, importation, sale, or distribution of feeds and feeding stuff, veterinary drugs or products, veterinary devices, or veterinary biological products, without having first registered in the appropriate office of the BAI: Provided,