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Veterinary Act, 2003 (No. 16 of 2003).

Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Act makes provision with respect to the professional qualification, and registration of veterinarians and other persons working in the field of animal health and establishes the Veterinary Council of Tanzania as a body corporate. The Council shall be the sole authority for: (a) effecting registration, enrolment and enlistment under this Act; and (b) monitoring the performance of veterinarians Veterinary specialists, Paraprofessionals and Paraprofessionals Assistants. It shall also, among other things, determine the minimum standards for veterinary practice facilities under this Act. Veterinarians, animal health workers and veterinary practice facilities shall be registered with the Registrar of the Council. The Act sets out rules for the professional conduct by persons to which this Act applies.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the registration of veterinarians, enrolment or enlistment of Paraprofessionals and Paraprofessional Assistants, and for the establishment of the Veterinary Council and for matters incidental or connected thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No