Karakul Pelts and Wool Act. Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 1982 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a South West African karakul board and to define its objects, powers, functions and duties, and to provide for control over the classification, sale, marketing, packing, importation and export of and the imposition of levies in respect of karakul pelts or wool, and to provide for other incidental matters. Subject Livestock Keyword Agricultural development Animal production Animal by-products Institution Inspection Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act establishes the Karakul Board of South West Africa as a a body corporate, defines its powers and functions, provides for its administration and provides for the marketing of wool by the Board. The objects of the Board shall be to promote the interests of the karakul industry and the wool industry in the territory and elsewhere. The Board may appoint inspectors to ascertain whether or to ensure that the provisions of this Act or any directions issued thereunder are being complied. Full text English