Hypothecation Act (Chapter 46:05). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 1977 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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