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Stock Brands Act 1995 (No. 24 of 1995).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia No. 1227, 29 December 1995, pp. 1-12.
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the branding of stock; and to provide for incidental matters.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Marking/identification Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into operation on a date determined by the Minister by Notice in the Gazette.
Abstract

The Minister may by notice in the Gazette declare: (a) any kind of animal as stock; (b) any mark not to be a brand, for the purposes of this Act. The Director: Veterinary Services in the Ministry shall be the Registrar of Brands. The Registrar shall keep a register of all brands registered under this Act. (1) The Minister shall prescribe brands in respect of stock and may, in by Regulation divide Namibia into different stock brand areas. Section 6 and following concern application for registration of brand and branding of stock. A person aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar under this Act may appeal to the Minister against such decision. Section 15 defines duties and powers of poundmasters. Offences and penalties are prescribed. (25 sections)

Full text
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