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Laws of Zambia

Export of Pigs Act (Cap. 246)

Made 1925-06-06 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Language
English
Kind
Act
Organisation
Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM)
Country
Zambia
Subjects
Livestock
Keywords
swine, international trade, authorization/permit
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  1. shall, when required, produce for inspection such documents of authority. The Director or Deputy Director in Charge of Veterinary Services and Tsetse Control may, for good cause, revoke any such authority. (As amended by No. 36 of 1933 and S.I. No. 29 of 1964) 13. If, upon the prosecution of any person for any offence under this Act, the court, upon hearing the charge or complaint, shall pronounce the same unfounded or vexations, the court may award costs according to the scale of costs set forth in the Subordinate Courts (Civil Jurisdiction) Rules against the society or person at whose instance the charge or complaint was laid. (As amended by No. 36 of 1933) Vexatious complaints Cap. 28 14. In any proceedings under this Act against a company, service of any process may be effected upon any officer or person acting or appearing to act in the management of the business or affairs of such company or local agent or representative of such company. Service of process on a company CHAPTER 246 THE EXPORT OF PIGS ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Short title 2. Export of pigs 3. Regulations 4. Penalty CHAPTER 246 EXPORT OF PIGS An Act to regulate the export of pigs from Zambia; and to provide for matters incidental thereto. 24 of 1925 Government Notices 319 of 1964 497 of 1964 [6th June, 1925] Act No. 13 of 1994 1. This Act may be cited as the Export of Pigs Act. Short title 2. The Minister may, from time to time by statutory notice, prohibit the export of pigs from Zambia, or any part thereof, unless and until all regulations with regard to their export have been complied with, and may at any time, by like notice, rescind the same. (As amended by G.N. No. 319 of 1964) Export of pigs 3. The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for the purpose of regulating and controlling the exports of pigs from Zambia, or any part thereof, and prescribing the fees to be paid in respect of proceedings under such regulations. (As amended by G.N. No. 319 of 1964) Regulations 4. Any person who shall contravene any of the provisions of any regulations made under the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding three thousand penalty units or, in default of payment thereof, to imprisonment with or without hard labour for any period not exceeding six months, or to both. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994) Penalty CHAPTER 247 THE CONTROL OF DOGS ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Short title 2. Interpretation 3. Regulations 4. Fabrication of certificate or badge CHAPTER 247

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