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Hypothecation Act (Chapter 46:05).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the securing of loans, advances and debts by hypothec granted over movable property.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Credit Contract/agreement Registration
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act concerns the hypothecation of movable property including agricultural produce and livestock. A creditor authorized by Regulations may establish for the securing of a loan a hypothec on agricultural or natural produce. Livestock under hypothec may be marked.

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Hypothecation Regulations (Chapter 46:05).

Legislation | Botswana | 1978 (2008)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Credit, Contract/agreement, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX