Stock Brands Act 1995 (No. 24 of 1995).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The Minister may by notice in the Gazette declare: (a) any kind of animal as stock; (b) any mark not to be a brand, for the purposes of this Act. The Director: Veterinary Services in the Ministry shall be the Registrar of Brands. The Registrar shall keep a register of all brands registered under this Act. (1) The Minister shall prescribe brands in respect of stock and may, in by Regulation divide Namibia into different stock brand areas. Section 6 and following concern application for registration of brand and branding of stock. A person aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar under this Act may appeal to the Minister against such decision. Section 15 defines duties and powers of poundmasters. Offences and penalties are prescribed. (25 sections)
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Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the branding of stock; and to provide for incidental matters.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into operation on a date determined by the Minister by Notice in the Gazette.
Notes
The Native Stock Brands Proclamation, 1923, the Stock Brands Ordinance,1931 and the Native Stock Brands Amendment Proclamation,1959 are repealed.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia No. 1227, 29 December 1995, pp. 1-12.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No