Hides and Skins Export Act (Chapter 49:01). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 1939 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the control of exports of Hides and Skins. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Animal by-products International trade Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Abstract This Act prohibits the exportation without a permit of skins of calves, goats or sheep and skins or hides of bulls, cows, heifers or ox. The permit shall be issued by the District Commissioner of the district from which such calf skin, hide or skin is to be exported or by a Government Veterinary Officer, Stock Inspector or some other official authorized thereto by the President by notice published in the Gazette. Full text English Website www.laws.gov.bw References - Legislation Implemented by Hides and Skins Regulations (Chapter 49:01). Legislation | Botswana | 1955 (2008) Keyword: Animal production, Animal by-products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX