Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority Act (No. 9 of 2001). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a regulatory authority in relation to the surface and marine transport sectors, and to provide for its operation in place of former authorities and for related matters. Subject Sea Keyword Institution Transport/storage Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act establishes the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority, the Board of the Authority and a Council for the protection of interests of consumers. Furthermore the Act defines the powers and functions of the public bodies established and provides for other matters relating to supply of services in the sector of rail transport, ports and maritime transport, public passenger road transport and commercial road transport. Full text English Website www.parliament.go.tz References - Legislation Amended by Fair Competition Act, 2003 (No. 8 of 2003). Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2003 Keyword: Consumer protection, Internal trade, Fiscal and market measures, Institution, Special fund, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Fraud Source: FAO, FAOLEX