SEC. 75. Relation with Other Laws. - The interpretation of the provisions of this Act shall not negate the effectivity and application of Republic Act No. 8371, otherwise known as the "Indigenous People's Rights Act"; Republic Act No. 9147, otherwise known as the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act"; Presidential Decree No, 1151, otherwise known as the "Philippine Environmental Policy"; and Executive Order No. 430 and Administrative Order No. 8, Series of 2002 of the Department of Agriculture or the rules and regulations for the importation and release to the environment of plant products derived from the use of biotechnology.
SEC. 76. Transitory Provisions. - The National Seed Industry Council, which was created by Republic Act No. 7308 or the National Seed Industry Development Act, shall perform the functions of the Board until the latter has been fully organized, but not later than three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act. Within the same period, the Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry shall be the Acting Registrar and the Assistant Director of the same Bureau shall act as the Associate Registrar.
SEC. 77. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture shall immediately include in its program and issue such rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 78. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other parts not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SEC. 79. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and regulations, or parts thereof that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 80. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
(Sgd.) FRANKLIN M. DRILON
(Sgd.) JOSE DE VENECIA JR.
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House of Representatives
This Act, which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1858 and House Bill No. 4433, was finally passed by the Senate and House of Representatives on May 30, 2002 and May 29, 2002, respectively.
(Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABES
(Sgd.) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary of the Senate
Secretary General
House of Representatives
Approved: JUN 07 2002
(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines
