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Agricultural Marketing Authority (Livestock Development Levy) Regulations, 2017 (S.I. 129 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Zimbabwean Government Gazette of 7 July 2017.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock
Keyword
Agricultural development Animal health Animal production Tax/levy Special fund
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

These Regulations of the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development, made under section 37 of the Agricultural Marketing Authority Act, introduces a livestock development levy payable by every person engaged in the business of- (a) producing chicks; or (b) buying raw milk; or (c) slaughtering beef cattle. The levy shall be- (a) payable to Agricultural Marketing Fund no later than seven days of the month following the month in which- (i) the chicks were produced; (ii) the cattle were slaughtered; (iii) the milk bought. It shall be collected into three sub funds, namely: beef, dairy and poultry. the levy shall be used by the Agricultural Marketing Authority. promote- (a) surveillance, prevention and control of animal disease in accordance with the Animal Health Act; (b) research on appropriate technologies in livestock production and animal health; (c) transparent grading and classification of livestock and livestock products: (d) orderly marketing of livestock: (c) investment in veterinary infrastructure; (f) sustainable animal husbandry practices. The Minister shall appoint a disbursement committee.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Agricultural Marketing Authority Act (No. 26 of 2004).

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2004

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Credit, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, Contract farming, Farming

Source: FAO, FAOLEX