Regulation by Local Government Units.
Section 10
SEC. 10. Regulation by Local Government Units. — The locals government units, pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known at the Local Government Code and Executive Order No. 137, shall regulate the construction, management and operation of slaughterhouses, meat inspection, meat transport and post-abattoir control, monitor and evaluate and collect fees and charges in accordance with the national policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations and quality and safety standards as promulgated by the Secretary.