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Pound Decree (cap. 126).

Country/Territory
Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1924 (1937)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
A Decree to enable straying animals to be impounded.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Grazing Animal welfare Pastoralism
Abstract

No animal (not defined) shall be allowed to stray on public or private premises without being authorised to do so (sect. 2). Section 3 prescribes a penalty for unallowed straying. Powers to seize and impound straying animals by the Police are defined in section 4. Also owners of immovable property may seize animals under section 5. Section 6 concerns disposal (including slaughtering) of seized animals. Section 7 defines regulation making powers (7 sections)

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Implemented by

Pound (Places for Reception of Animals) Order (G.N. No. 29 of 1939).

Legislation | Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania) | 1939

Keyword: Grazing, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX