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The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA THE CONTROL OF DOGS ACT CHAPTER 247 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA CHAPTER 247 THE CONTROL OF DOGS ACT THE CONTROL OF DOGS ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Short title 2. Interpretation 3. Regulations 4. Fabrication of certificate or badge CHAPTER 247 CONTROL OF DOGS An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the registration and control of dogs and the prevention of rabies; and to provide for matters incidental thereto. [15th March, 1929] 17 of 1929 6 of 1940 3 of 1953 69 of 1965 Act No. 13 of 1994 Government Notices 319 of 1964 497 of 1964 1. This Act may be cited as the Control of Dogs Act. Short title 40 3 of 1953 69 of 1965 Act No. 13 of 1994 Government Notices 319 of 1964 497 of 1964 1. This Act may be cited as the Control of Dogs Act. Short title The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation "dog", other than in regulations dealing only with registration, includes any tame or partly tame carnivorous animal in captivity. 3. - Interpretation "dog", other than in regulations dealing only with registration, includes any tame or partly tame carnivorous animal in captivity. 3. The Minister may, from time to time by statutory instrument, make, alter and repeal regulations- (a) to prohibit or regulate the introduction of dogs into Zambia from all or any of the adjacent countries and to authorise the destruction of any dogs unlawfully introduced into Zambia; (b) to prohibit or regulate the removal of dogs from any place to any other place within Zambia; (c) to authorise or require the control, isolation, inoculation, muzzling or destruction of any dogs within Zambia or any part thereof and to prescribe the manner in which the carcasses of any dogs so destroyed as aforesaid shall be dealt with or disposed of; (d) to prescribe the manner in which and by whom and to whom notice of the fact shall be given if any dog is suspected of suffering from rabies; (e) to provide for the registration of dogs in any particular area and to prescribe the persons or authorities by whom such registration shall be carried out, the forms to be used, the badges to be issued and the fees to be paid, and any other matters or things he deems it necessary to prescribe in connection with such registration; (f) providing that fees collected under this Act by a rural council shall be paid into the general fund of the rural council; (g) to prescribe penalties for the contravention or attempted contravention of any regulation, such penalties not to exceed one year's imprisonment with or without hard labour or a fine of three thousand penalty units or both; and generally for carrying into effect the purposes or provisions of this Act. without hard labour or a fine of three thousand penalty units or both; and generally for carrying into effect the purposes or provisions of this Act. (As amended by No. 6 of 1940, No. 3 of 1953, G.N. No. 319 of 1964, No. 69 of 1965 and Act No. 13 of 1994) Regulations 4. Any person who shall- (a) fabricate any certificate or badge prescribed by any regulations made under the preceding section with intent that it shall be used as a certificate or badge lawfully issued under such regulations; (b) use or utter any fabricated certificate or badge knowing the same to have been fabricated with intent as aforesaid; (c) steal or be found in possession of any certificate or badge issued under such regulations to another person without being able to account satisfactorily for such possession; shall be guilty of an offence against this Act and shall be liable, on conviction, to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a period not exceeding two years. Fabrication of certificate or badge shall be liable, on conviction, to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a period not exceeding two years. Fabrication of certificate or badge The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION CONTROL OF DOGS T HE CONTROL OF DOGS REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS PART I PRELIMINARY Regulation 1. Title 2. Interpretation PART II REGISTRATION 3. Application of Part II 4. Power to exempt 5. Application for registration 6. Certificate of registration 7. Collars to be worn 8. Duplicate badge 9. Transfer of ownership of dog 10. Production of dog and certificate 11. Limitation of certificates 12. Prescribed fees 13. Dogs temporarily in area to which Part II applies 14. Destruction of dogs 15. Destruction of stray dogs PART III I MPORTATION 12. Prescribed fees 13. Dogs temporarily in area to which Part II applies 14. Destruction of dogs 15. Destruction of stray dogs PART III I MPORTATION The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia 16. Introduction of dogs without permit prohibited 17. Application for permit 18 Preservation and production of permit 19. Disposal of dogs introduced without permit PART IV PREVENTION OF RABIES Regulation 20. Preventive measures 21. Destruction of rabid dog 22. Measures to be taken by owner 23. Suspected rabid dogs 24. Control by Veterinary Officer or Livestock Officer or Veterinary Assistant 25. Disposal of carcass 26. Declaration of infected area 27. Power of Director of Veterinary Services to vary areas 28. Regulations applicable to infected areas 29. Publication in Gazette PART V PREVENTION OF T RYPANOSOMIASIS 30. Power to seize and detain 31. Prohibition of movement PART VI M ISCELLANEOUS 32. Powers of officers 33. Movement from Veterinary Districts 34. Penalties F IRST SCHEDULE -Registering authorities SECOND SCHEDULE -Areas to which the provisions of Part II apply ement from Veterinary Districts 34. Penalties F IRST SCHEDULE -Registering authorities SECOND SCHEDULE -Areas to which the provisions of Part II apply The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia T HIRD SCHEDULE -Prescribed forms SECTION 3-THE CONTROL OF DOGS REGULATIONS Regulations by the Minister Government Notices 1 of 1933 26 of 1933 117 of 1933 7 of 1935 27 of 1935 10 of 1937 58 of 1937 127 of 1938 18 of 1940 35 of 1940 31 of 1943 237 of 1944 268 of 1947 239 of 1948 94 of 1949 95 of 1949 193 of 1949 229 of 1949 230 of 1949 99 of 1950 130 of 1950 287 of 1950 332 of 1950 186 of 1951 208 of 1952 261 of 1953 89 of 1954 264 of 1957 278 of 1957 336 of 1958 36 of 1959 319 of 1964 497 of 1964 Statutory Instruments 29 of 1964 57 of 1965 88 of 1979 222 of 1979 119 of 1982 70 of 1987 130 of 1989 170 of 1989 Act No. 13 of 1994 PART I PRELIMINARY 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Control of Dogs Regulations. Title 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation "Council" shall have a meaning assigned to it in the Local Government Act. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation "Council" shall have a meaning assigned to it in the Local Government Act. The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia "Director of Veterinary Services" includes a Deputy Director of Veterinary Services; "officer" includes any Registering Authority, Administrative Officer, Veterinary Officer, police officer of or above the rank of Sub-Inspector, officer of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and National Parks, Livestock Officer and Veterinary Assistant; "outbreak" means any known or suspected case of rabies; "Registering Authority" means any person specified in the First Schedule; "valid certificate of inoculation" means a certificate issued by an officer or veterinary surgeon and so endorsed by such officer or veterinary surgeon to indicate that the dog has been inoculated in accordance with regulation 4 of the Control of Dogs (Inoculation) Regulations; "Veterinary District" shall have the same meaning as in the Stock Diseases Regulations. (As amended by No. 35 of 1940, No. 31 of 1943, No. 193 of 1949, No. 99 of 1950, No. 278 of 1957, No 36 of 1959, No. 57 of 1965 and No. 130 of 1989) Cap. 252 PART II REGISTRATION 3. This Part shall apply to the areas set out in the Second Schedule. No 36 of 1959, No. 57 of 1965 and No. 130 of 1989) Cap. 252 PART II REGISTRATION 3. This Part shall apply to the areas set out in the Second Schedule. Application of Part II 4. The Minister may, by statutory notice, declare that the provisions of these Regulations or of any Part thereof shall not apply in the case of dogs owned by any specific class of persons, either generally or in any particular area. (No. 229 of 1949 as amended by No. 319 of 1964) Power to exempt 5. Application for registration of any dog as hereinafter provided shall be made to a Registering Authority in the district in which the applicant is resident, and such application shall be in Form 1 in the Third Schedule. Application for registration 6. (1) Every owner or other person having the custody or control of a dog of the apparent age of three months or over shall register such dog and take out in respect thereof a badge and certificate of registration as hereinafter provided. Certificate of registration r shall register such dog and take out in respect thereof a badge and certificate of registration as hereinafter provided. Certificate of registration The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia (2) In respect of dogs which are on the 1st January in any year at the apparent age of three months and over, application shall be made for the issue or renewal of a certificate of registration within one month after such date and, in respect of dogs reaching such age between such date and the 31st December next ensuing, application for such certificate shall be made within one month after the dog reaches such age. (3) Such certificate shall be in Form 2 in the Third Schedule and shall expire on the 31st December of each year and shall be renewed annually, and with such certificate there shall be issued to the holder thereof a metal badge stamped with a number and the year of issue, and such number shall be entered on the certificate. (4) A separate certificate shall be issued in respect of each dog registered. (5) Any person applying for a certificate of registration in an area to which the Control of Dogs (Inoculation) Regulations apply shall be required to produce a valid certificate of inoculation in respect of such dog. (As amended by No. 239 of 1948 and No. 278 of 1957) 7. s apply shall be required to produce a valid certificate of inoculation in respect of such dog. (As amended by No. 239 of 1948 and No. 278 of 1957) 7. Every owner of a dog of the apparent age of three months or over shall cause such dog to wear at all times a collar bearing either the badge issued in respect of such dog or the name and address of the owner. (No. 130 of 1950 as amended by No. 278 of 1957) Collars to be worn 8. On production by the holder of a valid certificate of registration and on the payment of 1 fee unit, a Registering Authority may issue a duplicate badge in replacement of any badge lost or destroyed. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994) Duplicate badge 9. On the transfer of any registered dog from one person to another, the certificate of registration shall be forwarded to a Registering Authority so that the transferee's name may be endorsed on such certificate. A fee of 1 fee unit shall be payable for such endorsement, which endorsement shall be deemed to constitute an issue of such certificate to the transferee. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994) Transfer of ownership of dog 10. ment shall be deemed to constitute an issue of such certificate to the transferee. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994) Transfer of ownership of dog 10. Every person who has in his possession or custody or under his control a dog in respect of which a certificate of registration is under these Regulations necessary shall, if requested by any officer and within a reasonable time after such request, produce or cause to be produced for inspection any such certificate and the dog in respect of which it was issued. Production of dog and certificate 11. (1) Except with the written consent of the Registering Authority, not more than two certificates or renewals shall be held at the same time by any one household. Limitation of certificates the Registering Authority, not more than two certificates or renewals shall be held at the same time by any one household. Limitation of certificates The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia (2) Any member of a household who obtains, or attempts to obtain, any certificate or renewal in excess of the maximum prescribed by sub-regulation (1) shall be guilty of an offence. (3) For the purposes of this regulation, the members of a household shall comprise- (a) the person in actual occupation of land or premises without regard to the title under which he holds; and (b) all other persons residing on such land or premises with the express or implied consent of the occupier. (No. 239 of 1948 as amended by S.I. No. 29 of 1964) 12 (1) The fees payable in respect of the issue or renewal of a certificate of registration shall be- (a) In Council areas: Dogs (other than bitches: Fee units First Dog .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 Second and subsequent dogs, each .. .. .. 6 Bitches, each .. .. .. .. .. 6 (b) In Customary areas: Dogs (other than bitches) First dog .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 Second and subsequent dogs, each .. .. .. 5 Bitches, each .. .. .. .. .. 5 (c) Outside Council, areas and reserves and trust land: Dogs (other than bitches): First Dog .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 Second and subsequent dogs, each .. .. c) Outside Council, areas and reserves and trust land: Dogs (other than bitches): First Dog .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 Second and subsequent dogs, each .. .. .. 6 Bitches, each .. .. .. .. .. 6 (d) Dogs maintained by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife service and certified by an officer of that Department to be maintained for the control of vermin .. .. Free (e) Where consent has been given to the holding of more than two certificates or renewals under regulations 11 (1) and where it is certified by the Registering Authority that such additional dogs or bitches are being maintained by a farmer for the protection of stock from vermin, such additional dogs or bitches, each .. .. .. 5 Prescri fees (2) Where a dog which has already been registered in one area is brought into another area for which a higher registration fee is prescribed, such dog shall again be registered in the latter area and the higher registration fee paid, subject to a rebate equivalent to the fee first paid. In the event of failure to comply with this sub-regulation, the dog shall be deemed to be unregistered. to a rebate equivalent to the fee first paid. In the event of failure to comply with this sub-regulation, the dog shall be deemed to be unregistered. The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia (3) Fees collected by a rural council shall be paid into the general fund of the rural council. (As amended by No. 35 of 1940, No. 239 of 1948, No. 332 of 1950, No. 336 of 1958, S.I. No. 29 of 1964, S.I. No. 119 of 1982, S.I. No. 70 of 1987, S.I. No. 130 of 1989 and Act No. 13 of 1994) 13. The provisions of this Part shall not apply to any dog introduced into any area to which this Part applies with the permission in writing of a Registering Authority until such dog shall have been in such area for a period of fourteen consecutive days, if such dog is led on a leash or chain when in any street or public place. Dogs temporarily in area to which Part II applies 14. Any dog over the apparent age of four months, if found without a badge issued in respect of such dog, or without a collar bearing its owner's name and address, may be forthwith destroyed by any officer or by the owner or occupier of a farm on which such dog is found straying. (No. 193 of 1949 as amended by No. 130 of 1950 and No. 278 of 1957) Destruction of dogs 15. or occupier of a farm on which such dog is found straying. (No. 193 of 1949 as amended by No. 130 of 1950 and No. 278 of 1957) Destruction of dogs 15. (1) Notwithstanding that a dog is registered, if it is found by an officer to be so diseased or so severely injured or in such a physical condition that it should be destroyed, it shall be lawful for the officer to destroy the dog- Destruction of stray dogs (a) if the owner of the dog is present and his consent to the destruction is obtained; or (b) if the owner is absent and his presence cannot be obtained without undue delay, the consent to the destruction of some relative or other representative of full age of the owner is obtained; or nnot be obtained without undue delay, the consent to the destruction of some relative or other representative of full age of the owner is obtained; or The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia (c) if, on such consent as aforesaid being unobtainable by reason of the refusal of the owner, or the absence or refusal of all his relatives or other representatives of full age- (i) a veterinary surgeon, or if no veterinary surgeon be within reasonable distance, some other officer, having duly examined the dog, gives a certificate that the dog is in his opinion so diseased or so seriously injured or in such physical condition that it is cruel to keep it alive; or (ii) if, no veterinary surgeon or other officer being within reasonable distance, the presence of one or more of the following persons is obtained as a witness: a chief; a councillor of a rural council; a village headman; a district messenger; a scout of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and National Parks; a game guard; a veterinary assistant; a veterinary orderly; a forest ranger; a forest guard; a dispensary assistant; or a rural council kapasu. (2) Any officer who destroys any dog or causes or procures it to be destroyed under the provisions of this regulation shall ensure that the carcass of such dog is buried. destroys any dog or causes or procures it to be destroyed under the provisions of this regulation shall ensure that the carcass of such dog is buried. (3) Any expenses which may be reasonably incurred by any officer in carrying out the provisions of this regulation may be recovered from the owner as a civil debt. (No. 332 of 1950 as amended by No. 186 of 1951) PART III I MPORTATION 16. (1) No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced into Zambia any dog except under a permit in writing issued by or under the direction of the Director of Veterinary Services and in accordance with such conditions as may be endorsed on such permit. Introduction of dogs without permit prohibited (2) The issue or withholding of such permit shall be entirely at the discretion of the Director of Veterinary Services. 17. All applications for permits for the importation of dogs shall be made at the office of the Director of Veterinary Services or of an officer. Application for permit ns for permits for the importation of dogs shall be made at the office of the Director of Veterinary Services or of an officer. Application for permit The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia 18. The permit issued under regulation 16 must accompany a dog upon its introduction into Zambia and thereafter be preserved for a period of not less than six weeks. Any such permit shall upon demand be produced to any officer. Preservation and production of permit 19. Any dog introduced into Zambia without a permit under these Regulations, or dealt with in violation of any condition endorsed on any such permit, may be seized and placed in quarantine or destroyed or otherwise dealt with by any officer as the Director of Veterinary Services shall direct. Disposal of dogs introduced without permit PART IV PREVENTION OF RABIES 20. Any person knowing or suspecting that any dog- (a) has bitten any person without any apparent cause; or (b) is infected with or suffering from rabies; or (c) has been in contact with any dog or other animal known or suspected to be infected with or suffering from rabies; shall immediately notify the nearest officer. in contact with any dog or other animal known or suspected to be infected with or suffering from rabies; shall immediately notify the nearest officer. Such officer, if other than a Veterinary Officer or Livestock Officer or Veterinary Assistant, shall immediately convey such notification to the nearest Veterinary Officer or Livestock Officer or Veterinary Assistant and to the Director of Veterinary Services. Preventive measures 21. (1) Any person knowing that a dog is suffering from rabies may destroy such dog. Destruction of rabid dog (2) The owner or person in charge of a dog known to be suffering from rabies shall immediately destroy such dog. 22. The owner or other person in charge of a dog which- (a) has bitten any person without any apparent cause; or (b) is suspected of being infected with or to be suffering from rabies; or (c) is suspected of having been in contact with any dog or other animal known or suspected to be infected with or suffering from rabies; shall either destroy such dog or shall secure and confine and keep secured and confined such dog, so as effectively to prevent it having access to any person, dog or other animal and to prevent any dog or other animal or any person (other than the owner or person in charge) having access to it. Measures to be taken by owner. 23. nd to prevent any dog or other animal or any person (other than the owner or person in charge) having access to it. Measures to be taken by owner. 23. Any person having reasonable suspicion that any dog is suffering from rabies may, if such dog is not secured and confined as provided for in these Regulations, destroy such dog. Suspected rabid dogs dog is suffering from rabies may, if such dog is not secured and confined as provided for in these Regulations, destroy such dog. Suspected rabid dogs The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia 24. A Veterinary Officer or Livestock Officer or Veterinary Assistant may at any time take control of any dog if, in his opinion, it is advisable to do so for the purpose of close observation of any dog suspected of rabies or for the prevention of rabies, and may, in his discretion, destroy or order the destruction of such dog. Control by Veterinary Officer or Livestock Officer or Veterinary Assistant 25. The carcass of any dog destroyed under this Part shall be thoroughly burnt and the ashes buried at a depth of not less than 1220 millimetres. Disposal of carcass Provided that any officer may himself preserve or direct the preservation of any parts of such carcass under proper precautions for scientific investigation. 26. at any officer may himself preserve or direct the preservation of any parts of such carcass under proper precautions for scientific investigation. 26. (1) As soon as an officer knows of an outbreak, he may exercise within the Veterinary District under his control all or any of the following powers: Declaration of infected area (a) declare any area to be an infected area; (b) prohibit the movement of dogs from any place or area to any other place or area; (c) issue such order as to movement, prohibition of movement, quarantine or isolation of dogs as he may consider necessary to prevent the spread of the disease. (2) Every declaration, prohibition or order shall be in writing under the hand of the officer making or issuing the same, and such officer shall take immediate steps to make known such declaration, prohibition or order to all persons affected thereby. (No. 31 of 1943) 27. It shall be lawful for the Director of Veterinary Services at any time to cancel, vary or extend any infected area, and such cancellation, variation or extension shall be notified in the same manner as provided in regulation 26 to the persons affected thereby. Power of Director of Veterinary Services to vary area 28. be notified in the same manner as provided in regulation 26 to the persons affected thereby. Power of Director of Veterinary Services to vary area 28. (1) As soon as any area shall have been declared an infected area, the following regulations shall immediately apply to such area and shall continue in force until such area is declared by the Director of Veterinary Services to be no longer infected: Regulations applicable to infected areas (a) such animals included in the expression "dog" as shall be specified by the Director of Veterinary Services or any officer declaring an infected area, either at the time or subsequent to the time of such declaration, shall be secured by the owner so as effectively to prevent any such animal having access to any person or to any dog or other animal and to prevent any dog or other animal or any person (other than the owner or person in charge) having access to it: son or to any dog or other animal and to prevent any dog or other animal or any person (other than the owner or person in charge) having access to it: The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia Provided that the Director of Veterinary Services may, in his discretion, order that in substitution for such securing as aforesaid any dog shall be effectively muzzled; (b) any such animal as specified not secured or muzzled as provided for in paragraph (a) may be destroyed by or under the direction of any officer; (c) no person shall introduce or cause to be introduced into or remove or cause to be removed from an infected area any dog: Provided that the Director of Veterinary Services may grant a permit for the transit by rail of any dog through an infected area on condition that such dog is not detrained at any point within an infected area. (2) For the purposes of this regulation, "owner" includes any person, not being a servant of the owner, in charge of a dog. (As amended by No. 208 of 1952) 29. In addition to such notification as is prescribed in these Regulations, every declaration as to an infected area shall be published in the Gazette. Publication in Gazette PART V PREVENTION OF T RYPANOSOMIASIS 30. ulations, every declaration as to an infected area shall be published in the Gazette. Publication in Gazette PART V PREVENTION OF T RYPANOSOMIASIS 30. Wherever at any place within Zambia any dog is found affected or reasonably suspected of being affected with trypanosomiasis, any officer may, by written order under his hand, direct that such dog shall be seized and detained at such place or be removed for detention to any other place for such period as may be deemed necessary to prevent the spread of the disease, or may direct that such dog be destroyed or otherwise dealt with in any manner necessary for preventing the removal of such dog to other places or the spread of the disease. (No. 31 of 1943) Power to seize and detain 31. (1) As soon as an officer knows of any case or of any suspected case of trypanosomiasis, he may exercise within the Veterinary District under his control either or both of the following powers: Prohibition of movement (a) prohibit the movement of dogs from any place or area to any other place or area; l either or both of the following powers: Prohibition of movement (a) prohibit the movement of dogs from any place or area to any other place or area; The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia (b) issue such order as to movement, prohibition of movement, quarantine or isolation of dogs as he may consider necessary to prevent the spread of the disease. (2) Every prohibition or order shall be in writing under the hand of the officer making or issuing the same, and such officer shall take immediate steps to make known such prohibition or order to persons affected thereby. (No. 31 of 1943) PART VI M ISCELLANEOUS 32. An officer issuing any prohibition or order under the provisions of these Regulations may himself carry out the same or cause it to be carried out if the party to whom it was given does not comply with the terms of the prohibition or order. (No. 31 of 1943) Powers of officers 33. No dog may be moved into or out of such Veterinary Districts as the Minister may specify by Gazette notice, unless a permit in writing has first been obtained from the Veterinary Officer who may, in his discretion, at any time cancel, vary, amend or refuse to issue such permit. (No. 31 of 1943 as amended by No. 319 of 1964) Movement from Veterinary Districts 34. at any time cancel, vary, amend or refuse to issue such permit. (No. 31 of 1943 as amended by No. 319 of 1964) Movement from Veterinary Districts 34. Any person contravening any of the provisions of these Regulations, or refusing or failing to comply with the requirements of any notice or lawful order or direction of any officer issued hereunder, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding three thousand penalty units. (As amended by No. 237 of 1944, S.I. No. 170 of 1989 and Act No. 13 of 1994) Penalties The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 2) REGISTERING AUTHORITIES (1) The Town Clerk in municipalities. (2) All Administrative Officers in any area outside a municipality or township in respect of which a township council has been established pursuant to the provisions of section 7 of the Local Government Act. (3) Rural councils in respect of dogs within the area of their control. (4) All township councils. (No. 239 of 1948 as amended by No. 264 of 1957) The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 3) AREAS TO WHICH THE PROVISIONS OF PART II APPLY All areas of the Republic (As amended by S.I. No. 222 of 1979) of Zambia SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 3) AREAS TO WHICH THE PROVISIONS OF PART II APPLY All areas of the Republic (As amended by S.I. No. 222 of 1979) The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia THIRD SCHEDULE PRESCRIBED FORMS GOVERNMENT OF ZAMBIA THE CONTROL OF DOGS REGULATIONS FORM 1 (Regulation 5) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION I hereby apply for a Certificate of Registration for one dog hereunder described for which I enclose the sum of fee units ............... Dated this ......................................................................................................day of ............................................. 19 ............... Signature .................................................................................................................................... Description of Dog. Breed .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Sex .............................................................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................... Colour, markings, etc., for purpose of identification .................................................................................................................... GOVERNMENT OF ZAMBIA THE CONTROL OF DOGS REGULATIONS ................................................................................................. GOVERNMENT OF ZAMBIA THE CONTROL OF DOGS REGULATIONS The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia FORM 2 (Regulation 6) CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION Certificate No .............................................................................................................................................................................. This is to certify that one dog hereunder described, the property of ................................................................................ of ...................................................................................................., has been registered for the year ending 31st December, 19 ..............., and that Badge No. ....................................................................................................................has been issued. Dated this ......................................................................................................day of ............................................. 19 ............... Signature .................................................................................................................................... ....... Signature .................................................................................................................................... Title ............................................................................................................................................ Station ........................................................................................................................................ Description of Dog. Breed .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Sex .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Colour, markings, etc., for purpose of identification .................................................................................................................... c., for purpose of identification .................................................................................................................... The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia SECTION 3-THE CONTROL OF DOGS (I NOCULATION ) REGULATIONS Regulations by the Minister Government Notices 108 of 1953 198 of 1953 224 of 1954 286 of 1954 60 of 1955 168 of 1956 279 of 1957 218 of 1958 37 of 1959 53 of 1959 160 of 1960 135 of 1959 37 of 1961 130 of 1963 Statutory Instruments 162 of 1971 Act No. 13 of 1994 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Control of Dogs (Inoculation) Regulations, and shall apply to the areas set forth in the Schedule. Title and application 2. ations may be cited as the Control of Dogs (Inoculation) Regulations, and shall apply to the areas set forth in the Schedule. Title and application 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation "Director" means the Director in Charge of Veterinary Services; "dog" means any animal of the canine species which is over the apparent age of three months; "inoculation" means inoculation with a rabies vaccine approved by the Director, and "inoculated" and "re-inoculated" shall be construed accordingly; "officer" includes any Registering Authority, Administrative Officer, Veterinary Officer, police officer, officer of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and National Parks, Livestock Officer and Assistant Livestock Officer; "valid certificate of inoculation" means a certificate issued by an officer or veterinary surgeon and so endorsed by the said officer or veterinary surgeon as to indicate that the dog has been inoculated in accordance with the provisions of regulation 4. (As amended by No. 193 of 1953, No. 279 of 1957 and No. 37 of 1959) 3. (1) The Director may notify- Notification of inoculation centres, etc. (a) the places; nded by No. 193 of 1953, No. 279 of 1957 and No. 37 of 1959) 3. (1) The Director may notify- Notification of inoculation centres, etc. (a) the places; The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia (b) the dates; and (c) the times; at or upon or within which inoculation of dogs shall take place in any area to which these Regulations apply or in any part of such area. (2) Notification under the provisions of this regulation shall be given, at least fourteen days before inoculation is to take place, by publication in the Gazette and by advertisement in some newspaper circulating in the area concerned, and in any other manner which the Director may think fit. 4. Every person having, within an area to which a notification given under regulation 3 applies, the ownership, custody or control of any dog- (a) which has not been inoculated; or (b) which has been inoculated on attaining the age of three months but which has not been re-inoculated after an interval of six months from primary inoculation irrespective of the age of the dog at primary inoculation; (c) which has not been re-inoculated within three years of a second or subsequent inoculation. espective of the age of the dog at primary inoculation; (c) which has not been re-inoculated within three years of a second or subsequent inoculation. shall present such dog for inoculation or re-inoculation, as the case may be, at one of the places and within the dates and times specified in such notification. (As amended by No. 286 of 1954, No. 279 of 1957 No. 37 of 1961 and S.I. No. 162 of 1971) Inoculation of dogs 5. For every inoculation or re-inoculation of any dog there shall be paid such fee as the Director may prescribe. Prescribed fees 6. Every person who has in his possession or custody or under his control a dog in respect of which a certificate of inoculation is necessary under these Regulations shall, if requested by any officer and within seven days after such request, produce or cause to be produced for inspection any such certificate and the dog in respect of which it was issued. (No. 198 of 1953 as amended by No. 279 of 1957) Production of certificates 7. Any person who refuses or fails to comply with any of the provisions of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding seven hundred and fifty penalty units. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994) Penalty offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding seven hundred and fifty penalty units. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994) Penalty The Laws of Zambia Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia SCHEDULE (Regulation 1) AREAS TO WHICH THE CONTROL OF DOGS (INOCULATION) REGULATIONS APPLY Chililabombwe Kabwe Kansuswa Township Chibuluma Township Kasompe Township Chililabombwe Township Livingstone Municipality Chingola Municipality Luanshya Municipality Chipata Township Mazabuka Township Choma Township Mbala Township City of Kitwe Monze Township City of Ndola Mufulira Township Fisenge Township Mufulira Municipality Garneton Township Nehanga Township Kabwe Municipality Nkana Township Kafue Township Roan Antelope Township Kalomo Township Twapia Township Kalulushi Township The following area: Starting on the western edge of the Zambia Railways 100 yards Strip Reserve at Beacon Y400, the south-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 1139, the boundary runs in a straight line in a south-easterly direction across the said strip reserve to Beacon LL on its eastern edge and at the north-western corner of Farm No. 610, "Foxdale"; thence along the northern boundaries of the said farm and Farm No. LL on its eastern edge and at the north-western corner of Farm No. 610, "Foxdale"; thence along the northern boundaries of the said farm and Farm No. 609, "Foxdale", through Beacon H176, to Beacon N, the north-eastern corner beacon of the latter farm; thence along the south-eastern boundary of this farm to Beacon B76, the north-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 440a, "Bordeaux"; thence along the eastern boundaries of this farm and Farm No. 377a, "Kabulonga", through Beacon B75 to Beacon B79, the north-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 488, "Twin Palm" 211; thence along the north-eastern boundary of this farm to Beacon B83, its most easterly corner beacon; thence in a straight line in a south-westerly direction across Farm No. 487a, "Namobiro", to Beacon W118, the south-western corner beacon of this farm; thence in a straight line in a westerly direction to Beacon C382, the north-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 919; thence following the eastern and southern boundaries of this farm through Beacon C383, to Beacon B104, its south-western corner beacon on the eastern edge of the Zambia Railways 100 yards Strip Reserve; thence in a straight line in a westerly direction across the said strip reserve to Beacon B106, on its western edge and at the south-eastern corner of Farm No. a straight line in a westerly direction across the said strip reserve to Beacon B106, on its western edge and at the south-eastern corner of Farm No. 400a, "Mariandale"; thence along the southern and western boundaries of this farm through Beacon B110, to Beacon B108, the south-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 397a, "Chipwenupwenu"; thence along the southern boundaries of this farm and Farm No. 396a, "Paaineers Rust", through Beacon B119 to Beacon BB5 of the latter farm; thence in a straight line in a north-westerly direction across this farm to Beacon BC101, the south-western corner beacon of Farm No. 687, "Mandevu"; thence along the western boundary of this farm to Beacon CL02, the southermost corner beacon of Farm No. 15a, "Dagbreek", and also the south-western corner beacon of the unsurveyed farm leased to Mr. CM. Eksteen; thence northwards along the western boundary of the latter farm to Beacon EX3, the south-western corner beacon of Farm No. 873, "Lilanda"; thence along the western boundary of this farm through Beacon EX4 to Beacon H313, the south-western corner beacon of Farm No. 874; thence along the western and northern boundaries of this farm, through Beacon P6, to Beacon H311, its north-eastern corner beacon; thence along the northern boundary of Farm No. d northern boundaries of this farm, through Beacon P6, to Beacon H311, its north-eastern corner beacon; thence along the northern boundary of Farm No. 873, "Lilanda", to Beacon P5, the southernmost corner beacon of Farm No. 693, "Namando"; thence along the south-eastern and eastern boundaries of this farm through Beacon P5a and following the western bank of the Namando River to its junction with the southern bank of the Chunga River near Beacon P10; thence eastwards along the southern bank of the Chunga River following its most northerly course to its source; thence south-eastwards in a straight line to Beacon C268, the north-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 875, situated on the western edge of the Zambia Railways 100 yards Strip Reserve; thence north-eastwards along the western edge of the Zambia Railways 100 yards Strip Reserve to Beacon Y396, the south-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 1138; thence north-westwards, north-eastwards and south-eastwards along the boundaries of that farm through Beacons Y397 and Y398 to Beacon Y399, situated on the western edge of the Zambia Railways 100 yards Strip Reserve; thence northwards along the western edge of the Zambia Railways 100 yards Strip Reserve to Beacon Y400, the point of starting. (As Amended by No. 244 of 1954, No. 60 of 1955, No. 168 of 1956, No. 279 of 1957, No. s 100 yards Strip Reserve to Beacon Y400, the point of starting. (As Amended by No. 244 of 1954, No. 60 of 1955, No. 168 of 1956, No. 279 of 1957, No. 218 of 1958, Nos. 53 and 160 of 1959, No. 135 of 1960 and No. 130 of 1963)
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