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Pounds Act (Chapter 36:05).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1925 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish pounds, and to provide for the reception and care of trespassing stock, and for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Grazing Ownership Animal health
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act concerns the establishment and administration and operation of pounds and the control of straying livestock. Pounds may be established by District Commissioners. Poundmasters shall manage pounds in accordance with provisions of this Act and any legislation made under it. Some provisions of this Act concern the protection of animals from diseases.

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pounds (Prescribed Form) Order (Chapter 36:05).

Legislation | Botswana | 1978 (2008)

Keyword: Grazing, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pounds (Variation of Fees for Certain Townships) Order.

Legislation | Botswana | 1965

Keyword: Private land, Agricultural land, Pastoralism, Grazing, Ownership, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pounds (Non-Application to Certain Townships) Order.

Legislation | Botswana | 1965

Keyword: Grazing, Ownership, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX