Hides and Skins Law Country/Territory Nigeria Territorial subdivision Enugu Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleA Law to enable regulations to be made for maintaining and improving the quality of hides and skins for regulating and controlling the trade of hides and skins. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal by-products Sheep/goats Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This relates to hides and skins for consumption. The Law empowers the Commissioner for Agriculture to make regulations relating to the method of flaying, drying and preparation of hides and skins and providing for the appointment and payment of instructors, regulating and restricting the purchase, removal and transport of hides and skins and providing for the degree of dryness they shall posses, generally for maintaining or improving the quality of hides and skins, amongst others. This Law also contains a subsidiary legislation detailing the process of collecting and preparing hides and skins. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Hides and Skins Regulations Legislation | Nigeria | 1991 Keyword: Animal by-products, Sheep/goats, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX