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Veterinary Act, 2003 (No. 16 of 2003).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the registration of veterinarians, enrolment or enlistment of Paraprofessionals and Paraprofessional Assistants, and for the establishment of the Veterinary Council and for matters incidental or connected thereto.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Institution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to the professional qualification, and registration of veterinarians and other persons working in the field of animal health and establishes the Veterinary Council of Tanzania as a body corporate. The Council shall be the sole authority for: (a) effecting registration, enrolment and enlistment under this Act; and (b) monitoring the performance of veterinarians Veterinary specialists, Paraprofessionals and Paraprofessionals Assistants. It shall also, among other things, determine the minimum standards for veterinary practice facilities under this Act. Veterinarians, animal health workers and veterinary practice facilities shall be registered with the Registrar of the Council. The Act sets out rules for the professional conduct by persons to which this Act applies.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Veterinary Act (Code of Conduct for Veterinary Paraprofessionals and Paraprofessional Assistants) Regulations, 2005 (G.N. No. 386 of 2005).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Animal health, Inspection, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Veterinary (Fees and Other Charges) Regulations, 2015 (G.N. No. 278 of 2015).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2015

Keyword: Animal health, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Act, 2016 (No. 4 of 2016).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2016

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inheritance, Animal health, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX