Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Act, 2019 (No. 9 of 2019). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Special Gazette No. 27 of 30 June 2019. Long titleAn Act to amend certain written laws. Subject General Keyword Non-governmental entity Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act amends, amongst others, the Non-Governmental Organizations Act (Cap. 56). This Act is amended by: redefining the term "Non-Governmental Organization"; adding a new provision (41A) on the power of the Registrar to investigate the operations of a NGO; adding a new section (8A) on de-registration of an NGO; and amending some provisions concerning suspension of NGOs and the duty of NGOs to abide by the law of Tanzania. Co-operatives and agricultural societies shall not be considered NGOs. Full text English Website www.parliament.go.tz References - Legislation Amends Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 (No. 24 of 2002). Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2002 Keyword: Agricultural development, Non-governmental entity, Registration, Institution, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX