Stock Theft Act, 2000 (No. 4 of 2000).

Section 3 prohibits the acquisition of stock or produce of which the ownership is uncertain. A person who owns or possesses stock shall register or cause to be registered the stock with his chief within seven days of being in possession of the stock. The chief shall ensure that the stock register states the particulars and identification marks of the stock (sect. 4).Section5 concerns the marking of stock. Section 6 prohibits the tampering with stock or produce. Section 7 concerns a written proof of ownership (“bewys”). A bewys writer shall, upon request by the owner or person in possession of the stock and having verified ownership or possession of stock, issue bewys in respect of the stock. A person shall not convey stock from the area under the jurisdiction of one chief to another unless the person has bewys in respect of the stock (sect. 9). Other provisions concern offences, enforcement and regulation making powers of the Minister.