Rufiji Basin Development Authority Act, 1975 (No. 5 of 1975).

This Act established the Rufiji Basin Development Authority as a body corporate and defines its functions, powers and internal organization. The management and functions of the Authority shall vest in the Board of Directors. The functions of the Authority shall include: (a) to generate electricity by means of hydro-electric works in the Development Area and to supply electricity so generated; (b) to undertake measures for flood control; (c) to promote and regulate industrial activities within the Development Area; (d) to promote and regulate agricultural activities within the Development Area; (e) to promote and regulate the development of forestry within the Development Area and to take measures to ensure the prevention or minimization of soil erosion; (f) to promote and regulate fishing industry in the rivers, lakes and dams within the Development Area; and (g) to promote and regulate public inland water and road transport systems within the Development.