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Local Government Act (Cap. 281).

Country/Territory: Zambia
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1991 (2006)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Laws of Zambia, Revised edition 2006, Chapter 281.
Long title: An Act to provide for an integrated three tier local administration system; to define the functions of local authorities; to repeal the Local Administration Act and certain related laws; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Subject: Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword: Agricultural development Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Policy/planning Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area: Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract: This Act provides with respect to local government in Zambia. It provides for the establishment of city councils, municipal councils and district councils, township councils or management boards and Provincial Local Government Appeals Boards and defines their functions and powers including the acquisition of land. The Act sets out rules regarding the organization, proceedings and administration of local public bodies and provides for their supervision and control.
Full text: English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Local Government (Maize Levy) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 37 of 2008).

Legislation | Zambia | 2008

Keyword: Plant production, Crops/grasses, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Authority Market Regulations (Cap. 281).

Legislation | Zambia | 1968 (2006)

Keyword: Vending, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Katete District Council (Village Cleanliness) By-laws (Cap. 281).

Legislation | Zambia | 1994 (2006)

Keyword: Pollution control, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Katete District Council (Establishment of Waste Disposal Sites) By-laws (Cap. 281).

Legislation | Zambia | 1994 (2006)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Administration (Trade Effluent) Regulations (Cap. 281).

Legislation | Zambia | 1985 (1994)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Monitoring, Inspection, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Katete District Council (Farm Produce Levy) By-laws, 2003 (S.I. No. 77 of 2003).

Legislation | Zambia | 2003

Keyword: Plant production, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mambwe District Council (Sand Levy) By-laws, 2003 (S.I. No. 92 of 2003).

Legislation | Zambia | 2003

Keyword: Mining, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Gwembe District Council (Timber Levy) By-laws, 2000 (S.I. No. 113 of 2000).

Legislation | Zambia | 2000

Keyword: Timber, International trade, Forest species, Inspection, Registration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shangombo District Council (Fish Levy) By-laws, 1999 (S.I. No. 47 of 1999).

Legislation | Zambia | 1999

Keyword: Tax/levy, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Katete District Council (Meat, Abattoir and Butcheries) By-laws (Cap. 281).

Legislation | Zambia | 1992 (2006)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Slaughtering, Inspection, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Government (Street Vending and Nuisances) (No. 2) Regulations (Cap. 281).

Legislation | Zambia | 1992 (2006)

Keyword: Vending, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nyimba District Council (Fish Levy) By-laws, 2010 (S.I. No. 13 of 2010).

Legislation | Zambia | 2010

Keyword: Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Tax/levy, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nyimba District Council (Timber Levy) By-laws, 2010 (S.I. No. 18 of 2010).

Legislation | Zambia | 2010

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Kaoma District Council (Fish Levy) By-Laws, 2008 (S.I. No. 74 of 2008).

Legislation | Zambia | 2008

Keyword: Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Tax/levy, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nyimba District Council (Bird Levy) By-laws, 2010 (S.I. No. 19 of 2010).

Legislation | Zambia | 2010

Keyword: Poultry products, Internal trade, International trade, Tax/levy, Birds, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Local Government (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 6 of 2010).

Legislation | Zambia | 2010

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Government (Amendment) Act, 2014 (No. 12 of 2014).

Legislation | Zambia | 2014

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Local Government Act, 2019 (No. 2 of 2019).

Legislation | Zambia | 2019

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Governance, Local government, Constitutional amendment, Land-use planning, Expropriation, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Sewerage, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX