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Hides and Skins Trade Act, 1965 (Cap. 120).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1965
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal by-products Classification/declassification Inspection International trade
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act provides rules for the processing of and trade in hides of bovine animals and skins of sheep, goats, game animals, reptiles and birds. No person shall prepare, grade, or store any hides or skins unless the related premises are duly licensed under this Act by the Director of the Development Division of the Ministry of Agriculture. The Act also: provides with respect of grader’s licences and hide dressers’ licences; provides for appeal against decisions of the Director or inspectors; defines powers of inspectors; and prescribes offences.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Hides, Skins and Leather Trade Act, 2008 (No. 18 of 2008).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2008

Keyword: Animal by-products, Classification/declassification, Inspection, International trade, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX