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Fertilizer (Bulk Procurement) Regulations, 2017 (GN. No. 49 of 2017).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of the United Republic of Tanzania No.7, 17 February 2017.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients International trade Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 51 of the Fertilizer Act, establishes a system to govern the importation of fertilizer specified in the First Schedule in bulk quantity. Control shall be carried out by the Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority established under the Act. A person shall import fertilizer only through efficient procurement in accordance with these Regulations. A fertilizer dealer shall, subject to the procedures prescribed by the Act and the Fertilizer Regulations, 2011, register with the Authority in order to import a fertilizer under the Bulk Procurement System. The Regulations detail rules that govern the Bulk Procurement System. Any person who distorts the functioning of the Bulk Procurement System or wilfully endangers the functioning of the competitive supply system, commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine prescribed in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.kilimo.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Fertilizers Act, 2009 (No. 9 of 2009).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Basic legislation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Institution, Registration, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX