Animal Diseases (Amendment) Act, 2006 (Act 26 of 2006). Country/Territory Uganda Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 47 Volume XCVIX dated 4th August, 2006. Long titleAn Act to amend the Animal Diseases Act, Cap. 38, in order to increase the penalty prescribed for offences under the Act, or otherwise contravening any of the provisions of the Act. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act amends the Animal Diseases Act by substituting for section 25 concerning offences and penalties. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of this Act or any rule, order or direction lawfully made or given under this Act, commits an offence and, notwithstanding the provisions of any written law, is liable to a specified penalty, which may be a fine or imprisonment. Full text English Website www.ulrc.go.ug References - Legislation Amends Animal Diseases Act (Cap. 38). Legislation | Uganda | 1918 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation Source: FAO, FAOLEX