Appropriation for research.
Section 66
SEC. 66. Appropriation for research.—A sum not to exceed one hundred thousand pesos yearly is hereby set aside from the funds accruing to the Insular Government under the provisions of this chapter, for the following purposes: (a) For scientific and economic research work relative to the fishes, sponges, and other aquatic resources of the Philippine Islands; (b) For the diffusion of knowledge among the fishermen of the Philippine Islands; (c) For the study, improvement, propagation of the fishes and aquatic resources most suitable for Philippine waters; (d) For the establishment, maintenance and operation of experimental stations, farms, aquariums, and fish culture laboratories; (e) For giving practical instruction in the culture of fishes and other aquatic resources, in the most economic and efficient manner of fishing, in the preservation of fish and other aquatic products, in the management of fisheries and canneries; and (f) For all other purposes the object of which shall be to foster, propagate, and protect fishes, shells, sponges, and other aquatic resources of the Philippine Islands and carry out the provisions of this Act. Said sum shall be appropriated annually in the Appropriation Act, commencing with the year nineteen hundred and thirty-four, and shall be available for the construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, vessels, dams and other necessary structures; the purchase, leasing or reservation of the necessary land and buildings; the purchase of apparatus, instruments, chemicals, supplies, and other necessary material; the salaries, wages, and traveling expenses of the necessary personnel; and such other expenses as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act in an effective and adequate manner.