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Stock Diseases Act (Cap. 252).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1963 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Zambia, Revised Edition 2006, Chapter 252.
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention and control of stock diseases; to regulate the importation and movement of stock and specified articles; to provide for the quarantine of stock in certain circumstances; and to provide for matters incidental to the foregoing.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

Every owner of stock affected or suspected of being affected with any disease shall: (a) as far as practicable keep that stock separate from stock not so affected; (b) as soon as is reasonably practicable give notice of the stock being so affected or suspected of being so affected to the nearest departmental officer, police officer or Administrative Officer, who shall immediately notify the Veterinary Officer. Whenever at any place, whether within or outside Zambia, there exists, or is suspected to exist, any disease which is likely to affect stock, the Minister or an authorized officer may make quarantine orders as specified in section 4. Section 5 defines regulatory powers of the Minister or an authorized officer in respect of seizure, detainment or destruction of infected or illegally handled stock. Section 6 defines power of authorized officer when any person fails or refuses to comply with an order. Various other powers of authorized officers are specified. Remaining sections prescribe penalties and provide for responsibilities of person in control of stock in transit, records to be kept by carriers, indemnity, compensation and Regulation making powers of the Minister. (15 sections)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Stock Diseases Regulations (Cap. 252).

Legislation | Zambia | 1963 (2006)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Marking/identification, Vaccination, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

East Coast Fever Regulations (Cap. 252).

Legislation | Zambia | 1963 (2006)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Marking/identification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foot and Mouth Disease Regulations (Cap. 252).

Legislation | Zambia | 1963 (2006)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Marking/identification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Trypanosomiasis Regulations (Cap. 252).

Legislation | Zambia | 1963 (2006)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Marking/identification, Vaccination, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Health Act, 2010 (No. 27 of 2010).

Legislation | Zambia | 2010

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Institution, Special fund, Drugs, Quarantine, Inspection, International trade, Slaughtering, Authorization/permit, Grazing, Hormones/steroids, Animal by-products, Disinfection/disinfestation, Offences/penalties, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX