Compliance Period and Penalty for Violation.
Section 80
SEC. 80. Compliance Period and Penalty for Violation. - The MHEIs shall comply with the provisions of Section 78 within three (3) years from the implementation of this Act. In no case shall MHEIs enter into an agreement with any other MHEI to comply with the requirements of the preceding sections. Furthermore, and subject to the provisions of Republic Act No. 6713, otherwise known as the "Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Official and Employees", no MARINA, CHED, or TESDA official or employee, or their spouse or relative up to the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity shall own or have substantial interest in an MHEI or training institution. Failure to comply with this provision within three (3) years shall result in the cancellation of the MHEI's government license or recognition.