Tsetse Control Act (Cap. 249). Country/Territory Zambia Document type Legislation Date 1941 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Zambia, Revised Edition 2006, Chapter 249. Long titleAn Act to make better provision for the control and prevention of the spread of tsetse flies; and to provide for matters incidental thereto. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Inspection Disinfection/disinfestation Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act makes provision for the control and prevention of the spread of tsetse flies. The Minister may, by Statutory Notice, declare any defined area to be tsetse fly area or a tsetse fly control area (sect. 3) and by Statutory Order, provide for the introduction of any of the measures specified in section 4 in respect of any tsetse fly area. Such measures include: (a) the destruction of any or all animals not being domestic animals; (b) the cutting, clearing or removal by any means of any trees, timber or vegetation where the continued existence of tsetse flies is, in the opinion of the Minister, shown to be dependent on the presence of such trees, timber or vegetation; (c) the control of bush fires in terms of the Environments Laws for the time being in force; (d) the removal of any persons or domestic animals from the area or any part thereof where, in the opinion of the Minister, such removal is considered necessary for the application of any scheme for the eradication or effective control of tsetse flies; (e) the application of insecticides to clear an area of tsetse flies. Remaining provisions deal with powers of the Minister, powers of authorized officers, indemnity and prescribe penalties. (10 sections) Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Tsetse Control Picket Regulations (Cap. 249). Legislation | Zambia | 1963 (2006) Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Tsetse Control (Eastern Lunga and Luswishi Catchment Tsetse Fly Area) Regulations (Cap. 249). Legislation | Zambia | 1955 (2006) Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Tsetse Control (Mumbwa-Namwala (North) Tsetse Fly Area) Regulations (Cap. 249). Legislation | Zambia | 1955 (2006) Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Health (Establishment of Tsetse Control Pickets and Check Points) Regulations, 2020. Legislation | Zambia | 2020 Keyword: Animal health, Insects, Inspection, Monitoring, Pests/diseases, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020 (S.I. 93 of 2020). Legislation | Zambia | 2020 Keyword: Animal health, Animal by-products, Authorization/permit, Inspection, International trade, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX