Stock Theft Act (No. 44 of 1990).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act prohibits the theft of livestock or any produce, carcase or portion of livestock and makes provision with respect to the prevention and control of stock theft in Namibia.
The possession of stock or produce in regard to which there is reasonable suspicion that it has been stolen and is unaccountable, the acquisition of stolen livestock or produce, the trade in livestock at night and the entering upon fenced land or premises with intent to steal any stock or produce are declared to be an offence. The Act further defines other offences in relation with theft of stock or produce and provides for enforcement and legal proceedings.
The possession of stock or produce in regard to which there is reasonable suspicion that it has been stolen and is unaccountable, the acquisition of stolen livestock or produce, the trade in livestock at night and the entering upon fenced land or premises with intent to steal any stock or produce are declared to be an offence. The Act further defines other offences in relation with theft of stock or produce and provides for enforcement and legal proceedings.
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Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the theft of stock and produce.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia No. 201, 28 August 1990, pp. 1-13.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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