Stock Theft Act, 1996 (Chapter 09:01).
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Abstract
Section 3 declares stealing of stock or produce, or receiving stock or produce knowing or having reason to believe it to be stolen stock or produce, to be an offence. Sections 4 and 5 define presumptions in relation to the above offence. Delivering or accepting delivery of stock between hours of sunset and sunrise shall be forbidden (sect. 6). Tampering or altering marks or brands on stock is forbidden and is considered to be an offence (sect. 7). Acquisition of stock shall take place only at public sales (sect. 10). Transport of stock needs a removal certificate (sect. 11). The remaining provisions of this Act deal with enforcement and prescribe penalties. (17 sections)
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An Act to re-enact, with amendments, the Stock Theft Act.
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Consolidated version of Act No. 21 of 1996 as amended last by Act No. 7 of 2019.The Stock Theft Act, Cap. 09:01, is repealed.
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No
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English
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No