Hides and Skins (Cess) Act (Chapter 42:04). Country/Territory Malawi Document type Legislation Date 1951 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to Provide for the Levy of a Cess on Hides and Skins exported from Malawi. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal by-products Authorization/permit Cattle Sheep/goats International trade Swine Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Game Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract The Act establishes that Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, impose a cess to be raised, levied, collected and paid in respect of all hides and skins exported from Malawi. No person shall export any hide or skin from Malawi unless and until the amount due in respect of any cess imposed thereon has been paid. If any person exports or attempts to export any hide or skin from Malawi in contravention of subsection (1), such person shall be guilty of an offence. Full text English Website malawilii.org