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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 title
An 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