ANIMAL HEALTH ACT: INDEX TO SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION

“veterinary district” means one of the districts, set out in the First Schedule, into which Zambia is divided for the purposes of these Regulations.

3. Veterinary districts

(1) For the purposes of these Regulations, Zambia shall be divided into the veterinary districts described in the First Schedule.

(2) No stock shall be moved into or out of a veterinary district without a permit issued by a Veterinary Officer or other person authorised by the Director.

(3) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of sub-regulation (2) shall be guilty of an offence.

4. Quarantine stations

(1) The areas described in the Second Schedule shall be quarantine stations into or out of which no stock shall be moved without a permit issued by an authorised officer.

(2) If any person moves into or out of any quarantine station any stock without a permit issued by an authorised officer, he shall be guilty of an offence.

5. Importation of stock and specified articles

(1) No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced into Zambia any stock, carcass, article or other matter specified in the Third Schedule without a permit issued by the Director or an officer authorised by the Director. Such permit may be refused at the discretion of the Director without any reason being assigned.

(2) No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced into Zambia any article specified in the Fourth Schedule without a certificate from a Veterinary Officer of the country from which the article originates, stating that there has been no case of East Coast fever in the district of origin during the two years immediately preceding the issue of such certificate and no foot and mouth disease nor African swine fever in the district of origin during the six months immediately preceding the issue of such certificate and that, in his opinion, the movement of the article is free from risk of spreading any disease.

(3) No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced into Zambia any article specified in the Fifth Schedule without a certificate from a Veterinary Officer of the country from which the article originates, stating that there has been no foot and mouth disease nor African swine fever in the district of origin during the six months immediately preceding the issue of such certificate.

(4) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this regulation shall be guilty of an offence.

6. Conditions of quarantine

When it is stipulated in any permit that any stock shall be held in quarantine in any Government quarantine station the following provisions shall apply:

(a) the owner, if required, must provide, if requested to do so by an authorised officer, for each animal upon its arrival at the quarantine station, a strong head collar provided with a ring to which can be fastened a rope, riem or chain for the purpose of tying up the animal, and all bulls over 12 months of age must be ringed;

(b) the owner may, if he so wishes, send an employee or employees to look after his stock during the time it is in quarantine. Such employee or employees shall be under the orders of the officer in charge of the quarantine station and shall comply with all instructions given to him or them and shall leave the quarantine station at the request of the said officer;

(c) if, in the opinion of a Veterinary Officer, any stock at any time during its period of quarantine shows symptoms of a disease, the Veterinary Officer may, subject to the approval of the Director, order its destruction and that of any animal with which it has been in contact;

(d) fees in respect of stock held at a Government quarantine station or removed to or from such station in quarantine shall be payable as prescribed in the Sixth Schedule.

7. Disposal of carcasses

(1) The owner of the carcass of any stock which has died, or may reasonably be suspected of having died, of any disease shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that no person other than a Veterinary Officer or person authorised by a Veterinary Officer in the course of his official duties or a veterinary surgeon in the course of his professional duties shall mutilate such carcass in any way:

Provided that it shall be lawful for the owner of such carcass to take a blood or lymph gland smear and to incise an ear vein or puncture a superficial lymph gland, as the case may be, for this purpose.

(2) The owner of any carcass to which sub-regulation (1) applies shall, unless otherwise directed by a Veterinary Officer, forthwith dispose of the said carcass by burial at a depth of not less than six feet.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “owner” shall include any person or persons in control of a carcass.

(4) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of sub-regulation (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence.

8. Inoculation and branding

(1) The Director, or any other officer authorised by the Director, may order that stock which at the date of such order is within or shall subsequently within a period of time specified in such order enter any part of Zambia shall be forthwith inoculated or branded or both inoculated and branded.

(2) Every order issued under sub-regulation (1) shall—

(a) if it affects stock in any area within the jurisdiction of a rural council, be in writing and signed by the issuing officer and shall be delivered to the rural council of the area concerned, and such delivery shall be deemed to be sufficient notice of such order to all owners and persons in control of stock which is within the said area; and

(b) if it affects stock in any other area of Zambia, be made by notice in writing delivered to the owner or any person in charge of the stock.

(3) Such inoculation or branding or both inoculation and branding shall be carried out in accordance with the directions contained in such order or as may be given by a Veterinary Officer.

(4) In pursuance of any order made under this regulation, a Veterinary Officer may inoculate or cause to be inoculated and may brand or cause to be branded any stock.

(5) If a Veterinary Officer is of opinion that any inoculation or branding has not been carried out in a satisfactory manner, he may require either or both operations to be repeated until he is satisfied therewith.

(6) If the owner of any stock to which an order made under the provisions of sub-regulation (1) relates, fails to inoculate or brand or both inoculate and brand in accordance with the provisions of this regulation, he shall be guilty of an offence.

9. Movement

(1) Any permit relating to the movement of any stock, carcass or article and issued pursuant to the provisions of the Act or any regulation or order made thereunder shall be in writing and signed by the issuing officer and shall contain permits

(a) the name of the person to whom such permit is issued;

(b) the number and description of the stock, carcass or article which may be moved by virtue of such permit;

(d) the areas between which such movement may take place.

(2) Any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of the Act or any regulation or order made thereunder may be issued subject to such conditions as to quarantine, isolation, disinfection, detention, route to be followed, control of stock or other like matter as the issuing officer in his discretion may specify therein.

(3) The person in control of any stock, carcass or article being moved under the authority of any permit to which this regulation refers shall have such permit in his possession and shall produce the said permit to any of the following persons on request by such person:

(a) any Veterinary Officer;

(b) any Livestock Officer;

(d) any police officer;

(e) any person authorised by the Director thereto; or

(f) the owner or occupier of any farm over which movement of the said stock, carcass or article is taking place.

(4) Any person empowered to issue a permit to which this regulation refers and any Assistant District Secretary may cancel, vary or amend such permit by endorsement thereon or by notice in writing to the grantee thereof.

(5) If any person contravenes, or fails to comply with any condition specified in a permit or with the provisions of sub-regulation (3), he shall be guilty of an offence.

10. Manufacture and import of virus and vaccine

(1) No person shall manufacture or sell or expose for sale in Zambia any virus, vaccine, serum or analogous product used for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases of animals, except under a permit in writing issued by the Director.

(2) A permit to manufacture or sell or expose for sale any of the substances mentioned in sub-regulation (1) shall be subject to such conditions as the Director may endorse on the permit.

(3) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with—

(a) the provisions of sub-regulation (1); or

(b) any condition endorsed on a permit in accordance with sub-regulation (2);

shall be guilty of an offence.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[Regulation 3(1)]

LUSAKA VETERINARY DISTRICT

Central Province

Starting at the confluence of the Lukusashi and Lunsemfwa rivers at the north-eastern corner of the Lusaka District, the boundary follows the Lusaka District Boundary westwards to its intersection with the Kabwe Rural District Boundary; thence northwards up that boundary to its intersection with the Kabwe Veterinary District Boundary; thence westwards along that boundary to its intersection with the Kabwe Rural District Boundary; thence south-eastwards along that boundary to its intersection with the Lusaka District Boundary; thence generally southwards, eastwards and northwards along that boundary to the confluence of the Lukusashi and Lunsemfwa rivers at the north-eastern corner of the Lusaka District, the point of starting.

KABWE VETERINARY DISTRICT

Starting at the confluence of the Mwomboshi and Mulungushi rivers, the boundary follows the Mwomboshi River upstream to its intersection with the northern boundary of Farm No. 2563; thence westwards along the northern boundaries of Farms Nos. 2563, 2157 and 2161 to the north-western beacon of the last farm; thence south-westwards along the western boundaries of Farms Nos. 2161, 2159, 2582 and 2583 to the main motor road to Mumbwa; thence westwards along the Mumbwa Road to its intersection with the Kabwe Rural District Boundary; thence generally northwards, eastwards and southwards along the Kabwe Rural

District Boundary to the confluence of the Mwomboshi and Mulungushi

rivers, the point of starting.

MUMBWA VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Mumbwa District.

FEIRA VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Feira District.

MKUSHI VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Serenje and Mkushi Districts.

KASEMPA VETERINARY DISTRICT

North-Western Province

The Solwezi, Mwinilunga, Kabompo and Kasempa Districts.

ZAMBEZI VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Zambezi District.

LUAPULA VETERINARY DISTRICT

Luapula Province

The Luapula Province.

NDOLA VETERINARY DISTRICT

Copperbelt Province

The Copperbelt Province.

MBALA VETERINARY DISTRICT

Northern Province

The Mbala and Isoka Districts.

KASAMA VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Kasama, Chinsali, Mporokoso, Luwingu and Mpika Districts.

LUNDAZI VETERINARY DISTRICT

Eastern Province

The Lundazi District.

CHIPATA VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Chipata District.

PETAUKE VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Petauke District.

NAMWALA VETERINARY DISTRICT

Southern Province

Starting at the intersection of the Namwala/Kalomo District Boundaries at the source of the Machili River, the boundary follows the Namwala District Boundary in a northerly, easterly, southerly and westerly direction to the point where it intersects the eastern boundary of the Kafue National Park approximately 32 kilometres due north of Ndundumwense Hill; thence in a straight line due south along the eastern boundary of the Kafue National Park to triangulation beacon

227/N.R.P. on Ndundumwense Hill at the south-eastern corner of the Kafue National Park; thence westwards and north-westwards along the Kafue National Park Boundary to its intersection with the Namwala District Boundary; thence northwards and westwards along the western boundary of the Namwala District Boundary to its intersection with the Kalomo District Boundary at the source of the Machili River, the point of starting.

MAZABUKA VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Mazabuka District.

CHOMA VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Choma District.

GWEMBE VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Gwembe District.

KALOMO VETERINARY DISTRICT

Starting at triangulation beacon 227/N.R.P. on Ndundumwense Hill at the south-eastern corner of the Kafue National Park, the boundary runs northwards along the eastern boundary of the Kafue National Park to its intersection with the Kalomo District Boundary; thence in a generally easterly and southerly direction along the said district boundary to its intersection with the Zambezi River; thence up the Zambezi River to its intersection with the eastern boundary of the Livingstone Veterinary District; thence generally northwards up the eastern boundary of the Livingstone Veterinary District to triangulation beacon 227/N.R.P. on Ndundumwense Hill, the point of starting.

LIVINGSTONE VETERINARY DISTRICT

Starting at the point where the Kalomo River enters the Zambezi River, at the south-eastern corner of the Baleya Reserve, No. XXV, the boundary runs northwards and westwards along the eastern and northern boundaries of the said reserve to the point where its northern boundary is intersected by the Zimba Stream; thence up the Zimba Stream to where it intersects the south-western boundary of Farm No. 824; thence north-westwards along that boundary to the Zambia Railways 91.44 metres Strip Reserve; thence in a straight line across the said strip reserve to its western boundary; thence northwards along the western boundary of the strip reserve to the south-western corner beacon of Farm No. 833; thence northwards along the western boundaries of Farms Nos. 833 and 823 to the north-western corner beacon of the latter farm; thence in a straight line northwards to triangulation beacon

32/N.R.P.; thence continuing northwards in a straight line to triangulation beacon 226/N.R.P.; thence in a straight line

north-westwards to triangulation beacon 227/N.R.P. on Ndundumwense

Hill on the southern boundary of the Kafue National Park; thence in a

westerly and northerly direction along the southern boundary of the Kafue National Park to the source of the Machili River on the said boundary thence southwards down the Machili River to where it intersects the northern boundary of Farm No. 946; thence eastwards, southwards and westwards along the northern, eastern and southern boundaries of Farm No. 946 to the point where the southern boundary intersects the Machili River; thence southwards down the Machili River to its intersection with the Kasaya River; thence down the Kasaya River to its intersection with the Zambezi River; thence down the Zambezi River to its intersection with the Kalomo River, the point of starting.

SESHEKE VETERINARY DISTRICT Western Province

The Sesheke District.

SENANGA VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Senanga District.

KALABO VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Kalabo District.

MONGU VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Mongu-Lealui District.

KAOMA VETERINARY DISTRICT

The Kaoma District.

SECOND SCHEDULE

[Regulation 4]

KAZUNGULA QUARANTINE STATION

An area approximately 2,000 acres in extent bounded by a fence starting from the Zambezi River bank at a point 2.4 kilometres east of the Livestock Officer’s house, and running north for 0.8 kilometres; thence north-west for 7.2 kilometres; thence south-west to the Zambezi River and by the Zambezi thence to the point of starting.

Chief Sikute’s area of 0.8 kilometres of river frontage with a depth of 411.48 metres at the downstream end and of 45.72 metres at the upstream end, reached by a 1219.2 centimetres wide access strip from the fence on the north lies within, but is excluded from, the quarantine area.

The area is shown on a plan deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General and numbered T.338.

NDOLA PADDOCK QUARANTINE STATION

A square area 10 acres in extent bounded by a fence and lying in the Bovu Valley, 0.8 kilometres to the north of the Livingstone-Katombora Road, 43.2 kilometres from Livingstone.

SIMONGA QUARANTINE STATION

Starting at Beacon GN454 at the north-western corner of Farm No. 2657, the boundary follows the western boundary of this farm southwards to its south-western corner beacon, GN453; thence, continuing in the same straight line, to the centre-line of the Katombora-Livingstone Road; thence south-westwards to Beacon Y803 at the north-eastern corner of Farm No. 1519; thence along the northern boundary of this farm to the left bank of the Zambezi River near Beacon P50; thence northwards and north-westwards up this bank to a point where it is intersected by a straight line parallel to and 9144 centimetres east of the eastern boundary of Farm No. 1492; thence north-westwards along this line to the southern edge of the Katombora-Livingstone 3657.6 centimetres Road Reserve; thence across this road reserve to a point on its northern edge where it is intersected by a straight line parallel to and 1828.8 centimetres east of the eastern boundary of Farm No. 1492; thence north-westwards along this line to its point of intersection with the southern boundary of Forest Reserve No. 67: Simonga; thence eastwards following the latter boundary to Beacon GN454, the point of starting.

Included within the boundaries above described but excluded from the quarantine area are:

(a) Farm No. 16a bounded by Beacons P51, P52, P53 and P54;

(b) a strip of land 9144 centimetres wide having the track of the Zambesi Saw Mills railway as its centre-line; and

The area is shown on a plan, No. S.D.T. 282, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General.

MAZABUKA RESEARCH STATION QUARANTINE STATION

Starting at Beacon W131, the easternmost corner beacon of Subdivision A of Farm No. 554, the boundary proceeds north-westwards along the eastern boundary of this subdivision and the eastern boundaries of Farms Nos. 1342 and 1343 (Remaining Extent) through Beacons W153 and L568 to Beacon L575, the north-eastern corner beacon of the latter farm; thence continuing in the same straight line along the boundary of Trust Land No. I to the right bank of the Kafue River; thence down the right bank of this river to the northern boundary of Farm No. 117a; thence westwards and southwards along the northern boundaries of this farm and Farm No. 116a and the western boundaries of Farms Nos.

116a, 115a (Remaining Extent), Subdivision F of Farm No. 115a and Subdivision B of Farm No. 115a through Beacons H, Ex and W2 to Beacon B on the northern boundary of Farm No. 114a; thence westwards and southwards along the northern and western boundaries of this farm through Beacon N to the point of intersection of the latter boundary with the production eastwards of the northern boundary of Farm No. 2837; thence westwards and southwards along this line and the northern and western boundaries of Farm No. 2837 through Beacons SU49, SU48 and SU47 to Beacon SU52 on the boundary of Mazabuka Township; thence following the boundaries of this township through Beacons BR254, BR255 and BR256 to the northern boundary of Lot No. 378/M “Mazabuka Landing Ground”; thence north-westwards, southwards and south-eastwards along the boundaries of this lot to the point nearest to and opposite Beacon BR258; thence to Beacon BR258; thence in a series of straight lines around Namuambwe Hill as follows: on a true bearing of 160 degrees for approximately 11,582.4 centimetres; on a true bearing of 215 degrees 30 minutes for approximately 9448.8 centimetres; on a true bearing of 268 degrees 30 minutes for approximately 23,164.8 centimetres; on a true bearing of 352 degrees for approximately 6400.8 centimetres; thence south-westwards to Beacon BR260 on the boundary of Mazabuka Township; thence north-westwards to Beacon SU94, the north-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 2311; thence westwards and southwards along the boundaries of this farm through Beacon SU93 to Beacon SU92 on the northern boundary of the Great North Road 6096 centimetres Reserve; thence south-westwards along this boundary to the northern boundary of the Zambia Railways 9144 metres Strip Reserve near Beacon O1001; thence westwards along this boundary to Beacon W131, the point of starting.

THIRD SCHEDULE

[Regulation 5(1)]

1. All stock.

2. The edible portions and organs of any stock whether fresh, chilled, frozen, salted or dried, but excluding cooked, canned or bottled products.

3. The hides, skins and manure of any stock.

4. Bones and bone-meal.

5. Meat meal, blood meal and carcass meal.

6. Unprocessed poultry feathers.

7. Any poultry crate or incubator which has been used.

8. Vaccines, toxins, sera or analogous biological products used for the diagnosis or treatment of stock diseases.

9. Animal semen.

FOURTH SCHEDULE

[Regulation 5(2)]

The following when used or intended to be used for feeding or bedding livestock:

1. Fodder or forage.

2. Hay.

3. Grass.

4. Straw of any variety.

FIFTH SCHEDULE

[Regulation 5(3)]

Grain other than wheat or wheat offals.

SIXTH SCHEDULE

[Regulation 6(d)]

QUARANTINE FEES

	Fee units
Stall fed stock, per head, per day	25n
Veld fed stock at Research Station, Mazabuka, per head, per day	2n
Cattle, veld fed, at Kazungula, per head, per month or portion of a month	25n
Herding and driving fee for cattle from Kazungula to Livingstone, per head	10n
Horses, per head, per day	25n
Other stock or removal in quarantine, per head, per day	25n or such lesser fee as in the opinion of the charge of the quarantine station cost to the Government of or removal in quarantine.

[Am by Act 13 of 1994.]

TRYPANOSOMIASIS REGULATIONS

[Section 15]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Interpretation

3. Declaration of specified areas

4. Movement to be under permit

5. Offence

6. Inoculation and branding

7. Disposal of stock wrongfully moved or straying

8. Suspension of Stock Diseases Regulations

SCHEDULE

GN 444 of 1963.

[Regulations by the Minister]

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Trypanosomiasis Regulations.

2. Interpretation

For the purposes of these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“specified area” means an area declared by the Minister to be a specified area in terms of regulation 3;

“stock” means cattle, horses, donkeys, mules, sheep, goats and pigs.

3. Declaration of specified areas

The Minister may, by statutory notice, declare any area to be a specified area for the purposes of these Regulations.

4. Movement to be under permit

(1) No person shall move or cause to be moved any stock into, out of or through any specified area without a permit issued by a Veterinary Officer or person authorised by a Veterinary Officer.

(2) No person shall, by his own act or neglect, allow any stock to stray or be otherwise removed, except as provided in these Regulations into, out of or through any specified area.

5. Offence

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of regulation 4 shall be guilty of an offence.

6. Inoculation and branding

(1) A Veterinary Officer may cause any stock in any specified area forthwith to be inoculated or branded with a distinctive brand or both inoculated and branded.

(2) For the purpose of such inoculation, a Veterinary Officer may cause to be seized any stock which, in contravention of any instruction issued under the provisions of section 9 of the Act, has not been assembled in accordance with such instructions.

7. Disposal of stock wrongfully moved or straying

A Veterinary Officer may cause to be seized and detained, removed or destroyed any stock found being moved in contravention of these Regulations or found straying within, into or out of any specified area.

8. Suspension of Stock Diseases Regulations

The provisions of the Stock Diseases Regulations are hereby suspended in any specified area in so far as they are in conflict with these Regulations.

REGULATION 3-SPECIFIED AREAS UNDER THE TRYPANOSOMIASIS REGULATIONS

[Notice by the Minister]

GN 33 of 1964

The areas described in the Schedule are hereby declared to be specified areas.

SCHEDULE

1. That portion of the Mumbwa District west of the Mwembeshi River, and the Sala Reserve, No. XVIII.

2. The Soli Shamifwe Reserve, No. XVI.

3. The Soli Wa Manyika Reserve, No. XVII.

4. That portion of Trust Land which is bounded as follows: Starting at the source of the Nyangwena Stream in the Chainama Hills; thence westward along the line of the Chainama Hills to Kanakampuyu Hills; thence in a straight line north-westwards to the north-east corner Beacon T.411 of Farm No. 1350, Nimrod; thence in a southerly direction to the Chongwe River; thence downstream along the Chongwe River to its junction with the Nyangwena Stream; thence northwards along the course of the Nyangwena Stream to the point of starting.

5. That portion of the Luano-Lala Reserve, No. XIV, south and east of the Mwomboshi River.

6. That portion of Trust Land bounded as follows:

Starting where the Mwapula Stream crosses the boundary of the Luano-Lala Reserve, No. XIV; thence upstream along the Mwapula Stream to where it crosses the boundary of the Soli Shamifwe Reserve, No. XVI; thence westward along the boundary of the Soli Shamifwe Reserve, No. XVI, to the Chainama Hills to Kanakampuyu Hills; thence in a straight line north-westwards to the north-east corner Beacon T.411 of Farm No. 1350, Nimrod; thence in a northerly direction along the boundary of Farms Nos. 2012u, 2009u, 2008u, and 699u, to the most southerly corner of Farm No. D.695 (Fig Trees); thence easterly along the boundary of the Luano-Lala Reserve, No. XIV, to the point of starting.

7. That portion of the Luano-Lala Reserve, No. XIV, lying north of the Mwomboshi River.

8. That portion of Trust Land bounded as follows:

Starting at the point in the Chikonkomene Hills at the junction of the north-west boundary of the Luano-Lala Reserve, No. XIV, and the south-eastern corner of the Kabwe Urban District; thence eastwards along the northern boundary of the Luano-Lala Reserve, No. XIV, to the point where it meets the Mulungushi River; thence northwards along the Mulungushi River and along the west bank of the Mulungushi Dam and again northwards along the Mulungushi River to its junction with the Mkushi Road; thence following this road in a south-westerly direction for a distance of approximately 12.8 kilometres to a point where it crosses the eastern boundary of Forest Reserve No. 31: Kabwe; thence south-eastwards and south-westwards along the boundary of the said Forest Reserve to Beacon T.221, the south-eastern corner beacon of Farm No. 1019, Mayimba Extension; thence along the southern

boundary of that farm to Beacon T.219, its south-westerly corner beacon; thence westwards following the southern boundary of Forest Reserve No. 31: Kabwe, for a distance of approximately 3840.48 metres; thence in a southerly direction along the watershed between the Munyama and Mutenga streams to the point of starting in the Chikonkomene Hills.

9. North Choma Intensive Conservation Area.

Mwomboshi Intensive Conservation Area. East Lusaka Intensive Conservation Area. North Lusaka Intensive Conservation Area.

10. Starting at a point on the Mashi River due south of Shangombo Village, the boundary proceeds northwards on a true bearing of 39 degrees for a distance of 16 kilometres; thence south-eastwards parallel to and at a distance of 16 kilometres from the Mashi River for a distance of 99.2 kilometres; thence south-westwards on a true bearing of 219 degrees to a point on the Mashi River; thence northwards along this river to the point of starting.

11. The Gwembe District.

EAST COAST FEVER REGULATIONS

[Section 15]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Interpretation

3. Declaration of specified areas

4. Movement of stock, etc., prohibited

5. Offence

6. Powers of seizure and destruction

7. Disinfection and branding

8. Suspension of Stock Diseases Regulations

SCHEDULE

GN 445 of 1963,

SI 90 of 2008.

[Regulations by the Minister]

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the East Coast Fever Regulations.

2. Interpretation

For the purposes of these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“hide” means the untanned skin of any cattle, sheep or goats;

“place” means—

(a) in the case of a farm, the said farm;

(b) in the case of a grazing area leased or granted by Government, the said grazing area;

“specified area” means an area declared by the Minister to be a specified area in terms of regulation 3;

“stock” means cattle.

[Ins by reg 2 of SI 90 of 2008.]

3. Declaration of specified areas

The Minister may, by statutory notice, declare any area to be a specified area for the purposes of these Regulations.

4. Movement of stock, etc., prohibited

(1) No person shall move or cause or allow to be moved into, out of, from any place within, or through any specified area any stock or any hide or grass or hay or straw, except under a permit issued by a Veterinary Officer or other person authorised by a Veterinary Officer.

(2) No person shall, by his own act or neglect, allow stock to stray into, out of, from any place within, or through any specified area.

5. Offence

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of regulation 4 shall be guilty of an offence.

6. Powers of seizure and destruction

(1) A Veterinary Officer may cause to be seized and detained, removed or destroyed any stock or any hide, hay or straw found being moved in contravention of these Regulations or any stock found straying within, into or out of any specified area.

(2) For the purposes of inspection or disinfection, a Veterinary Officer may cause to be seized any stock which, in contravention of any instruction issued under the provisions of section 9 of the Act, has not been assembled in accordance with such instructions.

7. Disinfection and branding

(1) A Veterinary Officer may cause any stock within any specified area to be dipped or sprayed or otherwise disinfected and may destroy or cause to be destroyed any stock suffering from or which he suspects to be suffering from East Coast fever.

(2) A Veterinary Officer may brand or cause to be branded with a distinctive brand any stock within any specified area.

8. Suspension of Stock Diseases Regulations

The provisions of the Stock Diseases Regulations are hereby suspended in any specified area in so far as they are in conflict with these Regulations.

REGULATION 3-SPECIFIED AREAS UNDER THE EAST COAST FEVER REGULATIONS

[Notice by the Minister]

GN 32 of 1964,

Act 497 of 1964.

The areas described in the Schedule are hereby declared to be specified areas.

SCHEDULE

1. The Isoka District.

2. The Lundazi District.

3. The Mbala District.

4. That portion of the Angoni Reserve in the area of Chief Mpezeni bounded by a line starting at the headwaters of the Lutembwe River and following that river to its intersection with the boundary of Farm No. 28; thence along the southern and eastern boundaries of Farms Nos. 28, 27,34, 32 and 33 to the southernmost corner of Farm No. 33; thence south-east to Makwe Hill; thence due east to the point of intersection with the western boundary of Farm No. 73; thence along the western and north-western boundaries of Farms Nos. 73 and 50 to the Zambia-Malawi International Boundary; thence in a northerly direction along the Zambia-Malawi International Boundary to the point of starting.

FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE REGULATIONS

[Section 15]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Interpretation

3. Declaration of specified areas

4. Movement of stock and animal products prohibited

5. Offence

6. Disposal of stock, etc., wrongfully moved or straying

7. Inoculation and branding

8. Disinfection and examination of vehicles

9. Disinfection of premises, etc.

10. Suspension of Stock Diseases Regulations

SCHEDULE

GN 446 of 1963.

[Regulations by the Minister]

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Foot and Mouth Disease Regulations.

2. Interpretation

For the purposes of these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“place” means—

(a) in the case of a farm, the said farm;

(b) in the case of a grazing area leased or granted by Government, the said grazing area;

“specified area” means an area declared by the Minister to be a specified area in terms of regulation 3;

“stock” means those animals having cloven hooves which are included in the definition of stock in the Act.

3. Declaration of specified areas

The Minister may, by statutory notice, declare any area to be a specified area for the purposes of these Regulations.

4. Movement of stock and animal products prohibited

(1) No person shall move or cause or allow to be moved into, out of, from any place within, or through any specified area any stock or any carcass or article specified in the Schedule, except under a permit issued by a Veterinary Officer.

(2) No person shall, by his own act or neglect, allow any stock to stray into, out of, from any place within, or through any specified area.

5. Offence

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of regulation 4 shall be guilty of an offence.

6. Disposal of stock, etc., wrongfully moved or straying

A Veterinary Officer may cause to be seized and detained, removed or destroyed any stock or any carcass or article specified in the Schedule found being moved in contravention of these Regulations, or any stock found straying within, into, or out of any specified area.

7. Inoculation and branding

(1) A Veterinary Officer may cause to be inoculated or branded with a distinctive brand or both inoculated and branded any stock in any specified area.

8. Disinfection and examination of vehicles

A Veterinary Officer may, within or at any point on the boundary of any specified area, cause any vehicle to be stopped and examined for the presence of any stock or any carcass or article specified in the Schedule and may cause any vehicle so stopped to be disinfected forthwith.

9. Disinfection of premises, etc.

A Veterinary Officer may cause any building, cattle kraal, enclosure or other structure within a specified area to be disinfected in such manner as seems to him necessary for the prevention of the spread of foot and mouth disease and may, by written order attached thereto, prohibit the introduction into any building, kraal, enclosure or other structure of any stock.

10. Suspension of Stock Diseases Regulations

The provisions of the Stock Diseases Regulations are hereby suspended in any specified area in so far as they are in conflict with these Regulations.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

[Regulations 4, 6 and 8]

Any carcass, but excluding any cooked or processed part thereof.

Milk or any product thereof taken from stock within the specified area.

Forage, grass, hay or straw. Manure.

BRANDING OF CATTLE (KASAMA DISTRICT) REGULATIONS

[Section 15]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Compulsory brand for cattle in Kasama District

SI 128 of 1970.

[Regulations by the Minister]

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Branding of Cattle (Kasama District) Regulations.

2. Compulsory brand for cattle in Kasama District

It is hereby provided that all cattle within the Kasama District of the Northern Province shall be branded with the brand mark V.K.

ANIMAL HEALTH (LIVESTOCK CLEANSING) ORDER

[Section 40]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

1. Title

2. Interpretation

3. Declaration of livestock cleansing areas

4. Cleansing interval for livestock

SCHEDULE

SI 16 of 2014.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Animal Health (Livestock Cleansing) Order.

2. Interpretation

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—

“cleanse” means maintaining livestock free from tick infestation by using an effective destroying agent, submerging it in a dipping tank, hand dressing (pour-on, tick grease) or spraying; and

“livestock” has the meaning assigned to it in the Act.

3. Declaration of livestock cleansing areas

(1) The areas specified in the Schedule are declared livestock cleansing areas.

(2) An owner of livestock in a livestock cleansing area shall undertake cleansing of livestock infested with 10 or more ticks.

4. Cleansing interval for livestock

(1) Subject to of section 42 of the Act, the cleansing of livestock shall be undertaken at regular intervals as specified in this Order.

(2) The interval of cleansing shall be once every 14 days from 1st June to 31st October and every 7 days from 1st November to 31st May.

(3) Veterinary Assistants and dip-tank attendants shall maintain cleansing records which shall state the date, species, number and categories of animals cleansed during the prescribed period.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LIVESTOCK CLEANSING AREAS

The entire territory of Zambia

ANIMAL HEALTH (CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF ANIMAL DISEASE) ORDER

[Section 80]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

1. Title

2. Mandatory vaccination

SCHEDULE

SI 24 of 2014.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Animal Health (Control and Prevention of Animal Disease) Order.

2. Mandatory vaccination

(1) An owner of an animal shall vaccinate the animal against the diseases in the areas specified in the Schedule.

(2) A veterinary assistant shall, where an animal is vaccinated in accordance with this Order, enter the vaccination dates and farmer cards into the stock register.

(3) An owner of a vaccinated animal shall give a veterinary assistant the used vaccine vials for verification and disposal.

(4) A vaccinating veterinarian shall issue a vaccination certificate for African Horse sickness and Rabies to an owner of an animal vaccinated against African Horse sickness and Rabies.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

SPECIFIED DISEASES AND AREAS

1. DISEASES AND AREAS

Animal	Area
Cattle
Anthrax	Eastern Province, Western Province and Chiawa area of Lusaka
Black leg	the entire Zambia
Haemorrhagic Septicaemia	the entire Zambia
Contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia (CBPP)	Western Province and North-Western Province
Foot and Mouth Disease	Kazungula, Livingstone, Namwala, Itezhi-tezhi, Monze North, Mazabuka, Mumwa South, Mwandi, Mulobezi and Mbala
Lumpy skin disease	the entire Zambia
Horses
African Horse sickness	the entire Zambia
Dogs/Cats
Rabies	the entire Zambia

2. SCHEDULE OF VACCINATION

Cattle
Anthrax	annually between the months April and June
Black leg	annually between the months April and June
Haemorrhagic Septicaemia	annually between the months April and June
Contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia (CBPP)	annually between the months July and August (Veterinarians only)
Foot and Mouth Disease	bi annual, May/June and September/October (Veterinarians only)
Lumpy skin disease	once, at the age of six to seven months
Horses
African Horse sickness	two vaccinations three weeks apart for foals six months of age followed by boosters at intervals not exceeding 12 months (Veterinarians only)
Poultry, excluding broiler, layers and parent stock schedules
Newcastle disease	day one for all day old chicks biannual, March/April and September/October for village chickens
Dogs/cats
Rabies	at the ages of three months, nine months and then at intervals not exceeding 12 months (Veterinarians only)

ANIMAL HEALTH (VETERINARY SERVICES FEES) REGULATIONS

[Section 80]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Fees

3. Revocation of S.I. No. 105 of 2016

SCHEDULE

SI 22 of 2018.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Animal Health (Veterinary Services Fees) Regulations.

2. Fees

The fees set out in the Schedule are applicable fees for the matters specified in that Schedule.

3. Revocation of S.I. No. 105 of 2016

The Animal Health (Veterinary Services Fees) Regulations, 2016, are revoked.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

PRESCRIBED FEES

		Fees Units
A	VETERINARY CLINICAL SERVICES
1.	Consultations (verbal discussions only)	166.67
2.	Farm calls and visits – for first hours	416.67
3.	For each subsequent hour or part thereof	333.33
B	MISCELLANEOUS VETERINARY SERVICES
1.	Pregnancy diagnosis per animal	33.33
2.	Slaughter permit per batch of animals or less	33.33
3.	Slaughter permit per batch of animals not exceeding 100 for livestock and 10,000 for birds	166.67
4.	Slaughter permit per pregnant animal	666.67
5.	Slaughter permit per immature animal	333.33
6.	Meat inspection per animal	100.00
7.	Cattle dipping (per animal)	16.67
8.	Artificial insemination per animal (for labour)	166.67
9.	Fertility testing per animal	833.33
10.	Field tests (rapid disease or product tests)	166.67
C	EXPORT INSPECTION AND PERMITS
	Health Certificate for Export and Other Purposes
1.	Minimum cost of a health certificate per animal	166.67
2.	Large ruminants (cattle, horses and similar species) per 50 animals	833.33
3.	Small ruminants (goats, sheep and pigs or similar species) per 50 animals	500.00
4.	Small animals (dogs, cats and small size species) per 5 animals	500.00
5.	Game animals per 10 animals	3,333
	Poultry
1.	Up to 1000 birds	166.67
	1,001 to 20,000 birds	333.33
	Above 20,001 birds up to 100,000	500.00
2.	Tortoise/ornamental fish per consignment not exceeding 100 animals	500.00
	Livestock products and stock feed per 30MT	500.00
	Sanitation of Animal Products
1.	Game Trophies (per game animal or part thereof)	666.66
	Cattle Products
1.	Per 100 hides	333.33
2.	Per 100 kgs horns	166.67
3.	Meat inspection per carcass for export	100.00
	Export Permit
	Non-Commercial
1.	Minimum cost of an export permit (5 domestic animals or less)	166.67
2.	Consignment of animal products up to 20 kgs	166.67
	Commercial
1.	Large ruminants (cattle, horses and similar animals) (per consignment not exceeding a truck load of 50 animals)	333.34
2.	Small ruminants: goats, sheep (per consignment not exceeding a truck load of 400 animals)	333.34
3.	Small animals: dogs, cats and similar animals (per consignment not exceeding 50 animals)	333.34
4.	Poultry (per consignment not exceeding 100,000 birds)	333.34
5.	Game/wild animal (per consignment not exceeding a truck load of 50 animals)	333.34
6.	Tortoise/ornamental fish (per consignment not exceeding 100 animals)	333.34
7.	Livestock products and stock feed (per consignment not exceeding a truck load of 34MT)	333.34
8.	Semen and embryos per consignment	333.34
	Export Related Inspection
1.	Establishment/Plant inspections (abattoir, processing, any other)	833.33
2.	Quarantine/Farm (premises) inspection	833.33
D	IMPORT AND TRANSIT PERMIT
	Import and Transit Permit
	Non-Commercial
1.	Minimum cost of an import permit (5 domestic animals or less)	333.33
2.	Consignment of animal products up to 20 kgs (except for semen, embryos or medicaments)	333.33
	Commercial
1.	Large ruminants (cattle, horses and similar species) per consignment not exceeding a truck load of 50 animals	833.33
2.	Small ruminants (goats, sheep and similar species) per consignment not exceeding a truck load of 400 animals	833.33
3.	Small animals: dogs, cats, tortoise/ornamental fish and other similar animals, (per consignment not exceeding 100)	833.33
4.	Poultry (per consignment not exceeding a truck load of 100,000 birds)	833.33
5.	Livestock products and stock feed (per consignment not exceeding a truck load of 30MT)	833.33
6.	Semen and embryos per consignment	833.33
	Import Related Inspections
1.	Establishment/Plant inspections (abattoir, processing, any other)	833.33
2.	Quarantine/Farm (premises) inspection	833.33
E	STOCK MOVEMENT PERMIT (INTER DISTRICT OR INTER PROVINCIAL)
1.	Pets (cats and dogs); per consignment moved on the same day maximum 2 pets	166.67
2.	Livestock per consignment moved on the same day (cattle 1-4; goats or sheep 1-9; pigs 1-9; poultry 1-99; other animals 1-9)	66.67
3.	Livestock per consignment moved on the same day (cattle 5-50; goats or sheep 10-100; pigs 10-100; poultry 100-20,000; other animals 10-100)	166.67
4.	Game per consignment moved on the same day; maximum 100 animals	166.67

F	LABORATORY TESTS
1.	Large animals post mortem (per animal)	833.33
2.	Small animals post mortem (per animal)	500
3.	Chicken post mortem (per sample of 5 chickens)	166.67
4.	Serological testing per porcine sample	100.00
5.	Serological testing per sample (3 tests runs per bovine sample)	233.33
6.	Microscopic tissue/blood smear examination per 10 smears	166.67
7.	Advanced laboratory tests (PCR) per sample	500
8.	Culture examination per sample	166.67
9.	Clinical biochemistry per sample	266.66
10.	Haematology (full blood count) per sample	500
11.	Faecal examination per sample	33.33
12.	Residue examination up to per samples	999.99
13.	Histopathology per sample	666.67
14.	Incineration per 3 kgs of material	166.66

ANIMAL HEALTH (NOTIFIABLE DISEASES) REGULATIONS

[Section 80]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. List of notifiable diseases

SCHEDULE

SI 81 of 2019.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Animal Health (Notifiable Diseases) Regulations.

2. List of notifiable diseases

The diseases specified in the Schedule are the notifiable diseases.

SCHEDULE

[Regulation 2]

LIST OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES

1.	African swine fever
2.	American foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae)
3.	Anthrax
4.	Bluetongue
5.	Bovine anaplasmosis
6.	Bovine babesiosis
7.	Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
8.	Bovine tuberculosis
9.	Bovine virus diarrhoea
10.	Brucellosis (Brucella abortus)
11.	Brucellosis (Brucella melitensis)
12.	Brucellosis (Brucella suis)
13.	Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP)
14.	Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia
15.	Contagious equine metritis
16.	Dourine
17.	Duck virus hepatitis
18.	Enzooltic abortion
19.	Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (Alphanomyces invadans)
20.	Equine infectious anemia
21.	Equine viral arteritis
22.	European foulbrood (Mellissococcus plutonius)
23.	Foot and mouth disease
24.	Glanders
25.	Haemorrhagic septicaemia
26.	Heartwater
27.	Highly pathogenic avian influenza
28.	Infection with African horse sickness virus
29.	Infection with equine herpesvirus 1 (EH 1)
30.	Infection with peste des petits ruminants virus
31.	Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
32.	Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease)
33.	Infestation of honey bees with Varroa spp. (Varroosis)
34.	Johne’s disease
35.	Koi herpesvirus disease
36.	Lumpy skin disease
37.	Malignant catarrhal fever
38.	Nairobi sheep disease
39.	Newcastle disease
40.	Porcine cysticercosis (infection with taenia solium)
41.	Q Fever
42.	Rabies
43.	Rift Valley Fever
44.	Scrapie
45.	Sheep pox and goat pox
46.	Sring viraemia of carp
47.	Theileriosis/East Coast Fever
48.	Tilapia lake virus
49.	Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
50.	Trypanosomiasis (Tsetse transmitted)
51.	Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia

ANIMAL HEALTH (TSETSE FLY AREA AND TSETSE FLY CONTROL AREA) (DECLARATION) NOTICE

[Section 49]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

1. Title

2. Tsetse fly area and tsetse fly control area

SCHEDULE

SI 85 of 2020.

1. Title

This Notice may be cited as the Animal Health (Tsetse Fly Area and Tsetse Fly Control Area) (Declaration) Notice.

2. Tsetse fly area and tsetse fly control area

The areas set out in the Schedule are declared as tsetse fly areas and tsetse fly control areas as specified in the Schedule.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

	1. TSETSE FLY AREAS
	Tsetse Fly Area	Affected Province	Affected Districts
(a)	Kwando-Zambezi belt	Western	Shangombo, Sesheke, Sioma, Mulobezi and Mwandi
(b)	Luangwa Lunsemfwa Eastern belt	Eastern Muchinga, Central and Lusaka	Nyimba, Petauke, Mambwe, Sinda, Katete, Chipata, Lundazi, Chama, Mpika, Rufunsa, Mafinga and Luano
(c)	Lower Zambezi belt	Southern and Lusaka	Siavonga, Chirundu, Luangwa and Kafue
(d)	Upper Zambezi belt	North-Western	Mufumbwe, Mwinilunga and Kabompo
(e)	Kafue Belt	Southern, Western, North-Western, Copperbelt and Central	Mumbwa, Itezhi-tezhi, Ngabwe, Namwala, Choma, Kalomo, Kazungula, Mwandi, Mulobezi, Kaoma, Kasempa, Nkeyema and Lufwanyama
(f)	Tanganyika-Mweru- Luapula belt	Northern and Luapula	Mpulungu, Kaputa, Nsama, Nchelenge and Mporokoso
(g)	Bangweulu-Luapula Chambeshi belt	Northern, Central and Luapula	Samfya, Chilubi, Luwingu and Mansa
	2. TSETSE FLY CONTROL AREAS
(a)	Kwando-Zambezi belt	Western	Shangombo, Sesheke, Sioma, Mulobezi, Nkeyema and Mwandi
(b)	Luangwa-Lunsemfwa (Eastern) belt	Lusaka, Central, Eastern and Muchinga	Rufunsa, Luano, Mafinga, Chama and Nyimba

ANIMAL HEALTH (ESTABLISHMENT OF TSETSE CONTROL PICKETS AND CHECK POINTS) REGULATIONS

[Section 2]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Tsetse control pickets and check points

SCHEDULE

SI 86 of 2020.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Animal Health (Establishment of Tsetse Control Pickets and Check Points) Regulations.

2. Tsetse control pickets and check points

The Tsetse control pickets and check points on roads and recognised footpaths are as set out in the Schedule for the areas specified in the Schedule.

SCHEDULE

[Regulation 2]

TSETSE CONTROL PICKETS AND CHECK POINTS

No.	Tsetse Control Picket (Site)	District	Province
1.	Sinjela: on Great East Road	Rufunsa	Lusaka
2.	Mphomwa: on Chipata-Mfuwe Road	Chipata	Eastern
3.	Msoro: on Mfuwe-Katete Road	Mambwe	Eastern
4.	Nalusanga: on Lusaka-Mongu Road	Mumbwa	Central
5.	Tateyoyo: on Lusaka-Mongu Road	Nkeyema	Western
6.	Mulobezi: on Nkeyema-Mwandi Road	Mulobezi	Western

ANIMAL HEALTH (DESIGNATED BORDER INSPECTION POSTS) REGULATIONS

[Section 2]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Designated border inspection posts

SCHEDULE

SI 87 of 2020.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Animal Health (Designated Border Inspection Posts) Regulations.

2. Designated border inspection posts

The border or point of entry set out in the Schedule are designated as border inspection posts.

SCHEDULE

[Regulation 2]

DESIGNATED BORDER INSPECTION POSTS

No.	Border Inspection Posts	District	Province
1.	Chanida	Chadiza	Eastern
2.	Chirundu	Chirundu	Lusaka
3.	Kariba	Siavonga	Southern
4.	Chililabombwe	Chililabombwe	Copperbelt
5.	Katima Mulilo	Sesheke	Western
6.	Kazungula	Kazungula	Southern
7.	Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula lnternational Airport	Livingstone	Southern
8.	Kenneth Kaunda International Airport	Chongwe	Lusaka
9.	Mfuwe International Airport	Mambwe	Eastern
10.	Mpulungu	Mpulungu	Northern
11.	Mwami	Chipata	Eastern
12.	Nakonde	Nakonde	Muchinga
13.	Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport	Ndola	Copperbelt
14.	Victoria Falls	Livingstone	Southern
15.	Kaluluzi	Mbala	Northern
16.	Sikongo	Sikongo	Western
17.	Shangombo	Shangombo	Western

ANIMAL HEALTH (IMPORT AND EXPORT OF ANIMAL, ANIMAL PRODUCT, ANIMAL BY-PRODUCT OR ARTICLE) REGULATIONS

[Sections 29 and 80]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Interpretation

3. Application for permit to import or export

4. Request for additional information

5. Rejection of application for permit

6. Issuance of permit

7. Amendment of permit

8. Application for duplicate permit

9. Suspension of permit

10. Revocation of permit

11. Inspection before importation

12. Inspection before exportation

13. Fees

FIRST SCHEDULE

SECOND SCHEDULE

SI 93 of 2020.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“establishment” means a public, quasi government or private entity which—

(a) owns or rears animals;

(b) slaughters animals;

(d) sells, stores, distributes, import or export animals, animal products, biological materials, animal feed and ingredients, and equipment; or

(e) involved in activities that have an effect on the animal health, production and welfare;

“holder of a permit” means a person to whom a permit has been issued under these Regulations; and

“permit” means a permit issued under these Regulations to import or export an animal, animal product, animal by-product or article.

3. Application for permit to import or export

(1) A person who intends to import or export an animal, animal product, animal by-product or article shall apply for a permit to the Director in Form I set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Animal (Veterinary Services Fees) Regulations, 2018.

(2) The Director shall, in considering an application under this regulation take into account—

(a) reasons for the importation or exportation;

(b) animal health and public health risks posed by the importation or exportation;

(c) World Health Organisation Animal Health Standards, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreements, Technical Barriers to Trade Agreements and other relevant local and international trade agreements, and any other relevant written law.

(3) The Director shall, within 10 days of receipt of an application under this regulation, reject the application in accordance with regulation 5 or issue the permit to the applicant in accordance with regulation 6.

(4) Despite sub-regulation (3), the Director may take longer than 10 days to issue an import or export permit if—

(a) additional information is required; or

(b) the import or export is for live animals which require longer processing times.

4. Request for additional information

The Director may, on receipt of an application under regulation 3, request an applicant to submit additional information in relation to an application in Form II set out in the First Schedule.

5. Rejection of application for permit

(1) The Director shall reject an application for a permit—

(a) if the applicant submits false information in respect of the application for a permit; or

(b) in the public interest, if the issuance of the permit shall negatively affect animal health, human health and the environment.

(2) The Director shall, where an application is rejected, inform the applicant of the decision in Form III set out in the First Schedule.

6. Issuance of permit

The Director shall, where the applicant meets the requirements under these Regulations, issue the applicant with an import or export permit in Form IV set out in the First Schedule.

7. Amendment of permit

(1) A holder of a permit who intends to amend a permit, shall apply to the Director to amend the permit in Form V set out in the First schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

(2) The Director may amend a permit where—

(a) the name of the business changes;

(b) the port of entry or exit in respect of which the permit was issued changes; or

(3) Where an amendment of a permit has been approved, the holder of a permit hall surrender the original permit to the Director.

(4) An amended permit is valid for the remainder of the validity period of the original permit.

8. Application for duplicate permit

A holder of a permit shall, where the import or export permit is lost, damaged or defaced, apply to the Director for a duplicate permit in Form VI set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in Second Schedule.

9. Suspension of permit

(1) The Director shall suspend a permit if the holder of a permit contravenes the terms and conditions of a permit, these Regulations, the Act or any other written law.

(2) The Director shall, before suspending a permit, give notice in Form VII set out in the First Schedule to the holder of a permit of the Director’s intention to suspend the permit and request the holder of a permit to show cause, within a specified period, why the permit should not be suspended.

(3) The Director shall not suspend a permit under this regulation if the holder of a permit takes remedial measures to the satisfaction of the Director within the period specified under sub-regulation (2).

(4) The Director shall, in making a final determination on the suspension of a permit, consider the submissions made by a holder of a permit under sub-regulation (2).

(5) The Director shall suspend a permit in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule, if the holder of the permit fails to take remedial measures within the period specified in the notice issued under sub-regulation (2).

(6) The Director may during the period of the suspension of the permit order for the quarantine of an item affected by the suspension at the cost of the holder of a permit.

10. Revocation of permit

(1) The Director shall revoke a permit if—

(a) the holder of a permit contravenes the terms and conditions of a permit, these Regulations, the provisions of the Act or any other relevant written law;

(b) the holder of a permit fails to take corrective measures following the suspension of the permit within the specified period under regulation 9;

(d) it has come to the knowledge of the Director that the items in respect of which the permit was issued are not suitable or pose a risk to animal health, human health, or the environment;

(e) in public interest the sanitary and phytosanitary conditions on which it was issued in the importing or exporting country have changed and negatively affect, animal health, human health or the environment; or

(f) the holder of a permit voluntarily requests for the permit to be cancelled.

(2) The Director shall, before revoking a permit in accordance with sub-regulation (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), give notice in Form VII set out in the First Schedule to the holder of the permit of the intention to revoke the permit and request the permit holder to show cause, within a specified period, why the permit should not be revoked.

(3) The Director shall not revoke a permit under this regulation if the holder of a permit takes remedial measures to the satisfaction of the Director within the period specified under sub-regulation (2).

(4) The Director shall, in making a final determination on the revocation of a permit, consider the submissions made by a holder of a permit under sub-regulation (2).

(5) The Director shall revoke a permit in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule, if the holder of a permit fails to take remedial measures within the period specified in the notice under sub-regulation (2).

(6) Where a permit is revoked, the holder of a permit shall immediately surrender the permit to the Director and cease the arrangements for import or export of the items which relate to the permit.

(7) Where the permit is revoked, the Director may order the quarantine and disposal of the items at the cost of the holder of a permit.

11. Inspection before importation

The Director may inspect an animal, animal product, animal by-product or article in the country of origin prior to the importation into the Republic at the cost of the importer to determine whether the animal, animal product, animal by-product or article meets the national appropriate level of protection based on the assessed level of risk and the risk management measures.

12. Inspection before exportation

(1) The Director may inspect an animal, animal product, animal by-product or article prior to the exportation to determine whether the animal, animal product, animal by-product or article is fit for export.

(2) The exporter shall before an inspection referred to under sub-regulation (1) pay the fee set out in the Animal Health (Veterinary Services Fees) Regulations, 2018.

(3) The Director shall, on determining that the animal, animal product, animal by-product or article is fit for export, issue an international sanitary certificate in Form IX set out in the First Schedule or in an agreed format with the importing country.

13. Fees

The fees set out in the Second Schedule are payable for the matters specified therein.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[Regulations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12]

FORM I

[Regulation 3(1)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR IMPORT/EXPORT PERMIT (Tick whichever is applicable)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded field for official use only	Application No.
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
PART I – PARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT
1.	Name of business:
2.	Physical address:
3.	Postal address:
4.	Business premises
(a) Telephone Number:
(b) Fax Number:
(c) Mobile:
(d) E-mail:
	PART II – PARTICULARS OF IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION
5.	Port of entry/exit
(a) by rail to/from …………………………………………………………………………… station
(b) by road via …………………………………………………………… (state port of entry/exit)
(c) by parcel post to/from …………………………………………………….. (state post office)
(d) by parcel post to/from ………………………………………………………… (state airport)
6.	Reason for importation/exportation (please tick what is applicable below)
Commercial
Donation
Other	specify: ………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………….

7.	Quantity	Total weight (kg)	Value (US$)	Description of goods	Country of origin




8.	Conditions for an application for import or export permit
Applications must always be made by the actual importer or exporter or their authorised agents—
(a) A proforma invoice must accompany each application
(b) A separate application is required in respect of each consignment of veterinary to be imported or exported
(c) The prescribed fees shall be paid for an import permit and must be forwarded with application
PART Ill – DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
I declare that the information I have stated in this application is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that making a false or misleading statement in connection with a veterinary is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment.
(a) Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Designation: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Signature: ………………………… Date: ………/………../……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date of Submission: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Application No.: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Payment Receipt No.: …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Application in Order (Proceed for inspection): ……………………………………………………………….
Application Deficient (notify applicant on deficiencies): ……………………………………………………

FORM II

[Regulation 4]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Physical address ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Application No. ………………….……………………………………………………………………………..

Street ………………………………………….…………………….………………………………………..

Postal address ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………

District ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Pin code ..………………………………………………………..……………………………………………

You are requested to furnish, the following information or document in respect of your application for ……………………………….. within ………………………… days of this request.

(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(e) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

If you fail to furnish the requested information within the stipulated period, your application will be treated as invalid and be rejected.

Dated this …………. day of ……………………….. 20……..

………………………
Director

FORM III

[Regulation 5(2)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE MARKETING AUTHORISATION

1. Here insert the full names and address of the applicant	To: (1) …………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Here insert the reference No. of the application	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ……………………………………………………………….. you are notified that your application for (3) ………………………………………. has been rejected by the Ministry on the following grounds:
3. Here insert type of application	(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………

	Dated this …………. day of …………………….. 20……….

	…………………………… Director

FORM IV

[Regulation 6]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT

PERMISSION is granted to ………………………………………………………………………………….

of ………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………

to import/export …………………….…………………………………………………………………………

into the ……………..………………………………………………………………………. District of Zambia

from ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This permit is not valid unless the following conditions are fulfilled:

(a) This permit must be attached to the consignment note and must accompany the consignment to ………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Attached to this permit must be a certificate signed by a government Veterinary Officer/Official of the country of origin, to the effect that the fish is in good condition and fit for human consumption.

(d) This permit is valid until ………………………………………………………………………

(e) General Receipt No.: …………………………………………………………………………

Permit No.: ………………………………………..

Dated:

………………………
Director

NB – (1) This permit is liable to cancellation without notice.

(2) The importer is advised that the permission of the veterinary authorities of the countries through which the animals pass in transit to Zambia may be necessary.

c.c. The District Veterinary Officer

c.c. The Customs Officer

Permit conditions:

(1) An import permit shall be valid for ninety days from the date of issue.

(2) A permit holder who is unable to import items in respect of the validity period of the import or export permit shall apply for another permit.

(3) A permit shall only be valid for one consignment.

(4) A permit shall only be valid for one type of product.

(5) The permit holder shall only import items through the exit border indicated on the permit.

(6) This permit is not transferable. The permit shall be valid for items of the permit holder and not any other person.

FORM V

[Regulation 7(1)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT
Please complete in block letters	Shaded field for official use only	Licence No.
Application No.
Date and Time
Information Required
	PART I – PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
1.	Licence No.
2.	Name(s) of applicant
3.	Business address (Head Office)
4.	(a) Telephone No.
(b) Fax No.
	(c) Operations
	(d) E-mail address
	PART II – PARTICULARS OF AMENDMENT

5.	No.	Current Information	Description of Amendment(s)	Reasons for Amendment
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6.	Attachment(s)
Attach supporting document(s) where applicable
1
2
3
PART Ill: DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
I declare that the information I have stated in this application is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that making a false or misleading statement in connection with a veterinary is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment.
(a) Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Designation: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Signature: ………………………… Date: ………./………../…………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date of Submission: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Application No.: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Payment Receipt No.: …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Application Complete (Proceed to issue): …………………………………………………………………….
Application Deficient (notify applicant on deficiencies): ……………………………………………………

FORM VI

[Regulation 8]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT (Tick whichever is applicable)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded field for official use only	Application No.
Date and Time
Information Required	Information Provided
	PART I: PARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT
1.	Permit No.
2.	Name(s) of applicant
3.	Business address (Head office)
4.	Permit holder/Responsible person
Operations
	PART II: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
5.	Submit an affidavit of loss, deface or damage of permit and police report
	PART Ill: DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
I declare that the information I have stated in this application is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that making a false or misleading statement in connection with a veterinary is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment.
(a) Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Designation: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Signature: ………………………… Date: ………./………../…………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date of Submission: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Application No.: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Payment Receipt No.: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Application Complete (Proceed to issue): ……………………………………………………………………….
Application Deficient (notify applicant on deficiencies): ……………………………………………………….

FORM VII

[Regulations 9(2) and 10(2)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

NOTICE OF Delete as applicable*SUSPENSION/REVOCATION VETERINARY IMPORT
AND EXPORT TRANSIT PERMIT

1. Here insert the full names and address of the permit holder	To: (1) …………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Here insert the permit No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………………………… you are notified that the Director intends to revoke the permit for a period of (3) ……………… on the following grounds:
3. Here insert number of days stipulated	(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	You are required to surrender the permit to the Ministry immediately.
	Dated this …………. day of …………………….. 20…….

	…………………………… Director

FORM VIII

[Regulations 9(5) and 10(5)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

SUSPENSION/REVOCATION VETERINARY IMPORT AND EXPORT
TRANSIT PERMIT

1. Here insert the full names and address of the permit holder	To: (1) …………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Here insert the permit No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………………………… you are notified that permit has been suspended/revoked for a period of (3) …………………… on the following grounds:
3. Here insert number of days stipulated	(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………

	You are required to surrender the permit to the Ministry immediately.

	Dated this …………… day of ………………….. 20……..

	…………………………… Director

FORM IX

[Regulation 12(3)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Import and Export of Animal, Animal Product, Animal By-Product or Article) Regulations, 2020

INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the items hereunder listed being consigned by ……………………………………..

……………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………… of

……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………..

to ……………..………………………………………………………………………….……………………..

of ….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

has/have been inspected and found to comply with the sanitary requirement(s) for export of the same to name of country):

Sr. No.	Item Description	Quantity	Seal Mark

The packaging and sealing of the abovenamed items has been supervised by the undersigned and the seal mark on the package(s) container is listed.
Government Veterinary Officer ONLY
Signature ……………………………………………………………………………..
Full Name ……………………………………………………………………………..
Rank ……………………………………………………………………………………
Amount Paid …………………………………………………………………………

Distribution of copies:

Original to accompany consignment Duplicate to consignee Triplicate to DVS Quadruplicate to be returned

FOR USE BY THE VETERINARY EXPORT OFFICE ONLY

Sub-Number: …………………… Veterinary Export Certificate Number: ………………………

Date lssued: ………………………………………………… Signature: …………………………………

NOT VALID WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL DATE STAMP AND VALID ONLY FOR ONE MONTH FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE

This certificate saves as a receipt

(For animal, animal product and non-animal products linked to animal health)

Permits conditions:

(1) An export permit shall be valid for four weeks from the date of issue.

(2) A permit holder who is unable to export items in respect of the validity period of the export permit shall apply for another permit.

(3) A permit shall only be valid for one consignment.

(4) A permit shall only be valid for one type of product.

(5) The permit holder shall export items through the exit border indicated on the permit.

(6) This permit is not transferable. The permit shall be valid for items of the permit holder and not any other person.

SECOND SCHEDULE

[Regulation 13]

IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT FEES

S/N	Nature of Fees Charged	Rates Per Unit
1	Amendment to Permit particulars	666.67
2	Duplicate Permit	666.67
3	Cancellation of Permit	666.67

ANIMAL HEALTH (BEE KEEPING) REGULATIONS

[Sections 56 and 80]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1. Title

2. Interpretation

3. Application for permit to import or export

4. Application to operate bee keeping farm or enterprise

5. Conditions for permit to import or export

6. Request for additional information

7. Grant of permit

8. Rejection of application for permit

9. Amendment of permit

10. Application for duplicate permit

11. Suspension of permit

12. Revocation of permit

13. Fees

FIRST SCHEDULE

SECOND SCHEDULE

SI 94 of 2020.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

“beehive” means a habitation or dwelling place constructed for bees and does not include a natural habitation of bees;

“bee keeping farm” means a farm which is involved in keeping bees or bee cultivation for the purposes of honey production;

“bee enterprise” means an entity which engages in apiculture;

“holder of a permit” means a person to whom a permit has been issued under these Regulations; and

“permit” means a permit issued under these Regulations for the import or export of honey, bee or a hive product or to operate a bee keeping farm or enterprise, for the purpose of sale.

3. Application for permit to import or export

A person who intends to import or export honey, bee or a hive product for purpose of sale shall apply to the Director for a permit in Form I set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Animal Health (Veterinary Services Fees) Regulations, 2018.

4. Application to operate bee keeping farm or enterprise

A person who intends to operate a bee keeping farm or enterprise for the purpose of sale shall apply to the Director for a permit in Form II set out in the First Schedule.

5. Conditions for permit to import or export

A person who applies for a permit to import or export honey, bee or hive a product or operate a bee keeping farm or enterprise for the purpose of sale under regulations 3 and 4 shall—

(a) undergo routine health surveillance; and

(b) meet the standards for the local and export markets under the relevant written law.

6. Request for additional information

The Director may, on receipt of an application under regulations 3 and 4, request an applicant, in writing, to submit additional information.

7. Grant of permit

The Director shall, within 30 days of receipt of an application under regulations 3 and 4, where an application meets the requirements under these Regulations grant—

(a) an import permit in Form III set out in the First Schedule;

(b) an export permit in Form IV set out in the First Schedule or a format agreed between the exporting and importing country; and

8. Rejection of application for permit

The Director shall reject an application for a permit under these Regulations, where that application does not meet the requirements of the Act and shall inform the applicant in Form VI set out in the First Schedule.

9. Amendment of permit

(1) A holder of a permit who intends to amend a permit for the import or export of honey, bee or hive product for the purposes of resale shall apply to the Director in Form VII set out in the First schedule on the payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

(2) The Director may approve an application under sub-regulation (1) where—

(a) the name of the business changes;

(b) the port of entry or exit in respect of which the permit was issued changes; and

(3) A holder of a permit who intends to amend a permit to operate a bee keeping farm or enterprise for the purpose of sale shall apply to the Director in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule.

(4) The Director may approve an application under sub-regulation (3) where—

(a) the name of the business changes; or

(b) there is a change of address.

(5) Where an amendment of a permit has been approved, the holder of a permit shall surrender the old permit to the Director who shall issue the applicant with an amended permit for the remainder of the validity period of the original permit.

10. Application for duplicate permit

(1) A holder of a permit whose permit is lost, damaged or defaced may apply to the Director for a duplicate permit in Form IX set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

(2) The Director shall within 30 days of receipt of an application under sub-regulation (1), issue a duplicate permit to the applicant.

11. Suspension of permit

(1) The Director shall suspend a permit if—

(a) there is an outbreak of a notifiable disease or presence of a notifiable pest of bees at the bee keeping farm or bee enterprise;

(b) a holder of a permit contravenes the provisions of the Act, these Regulations or any other relevant written law; or

(2) The Director shall, before suspending a permit, give notice in Form X set out in the First Schedule to the holder of a permit of the Director’s intention to suspend the permit and request the holder of a permit to show cause, within a specified period, why the permit should not be suspended.

(4) The Director shall, in making a final determination on the suspension of a permit, consider the submissions made by a holder of a permit under sub-regulation (2).

(5) The Director shall suspend a permit in Form XI set out in the First Schedule, if the holder of the permit fails to take remedial measures within the period specified in the notice issued under sub-regulation (2).

(6) The Director may order for the—

(a) destruction of a bee hive, bees, bee farm products and equipment in respect of the suspended permit at the cost of the holder of a permit; or

(b) quarantine of the bee farm or bee enterprise products affected by the suspension at the cost of the holder of a permit during the period of the suspension of the permit.

12. Revocation of permit

(1) The Director shall revoke a permit if—

(a) a holder of a permit contravenes this Act, these Regulations or any other relevant written law;

(b) a holder of a permit fails to take remedial measures following the suspension of the permit within the specified period;

(d) it has come to the knowledge of the Director that the activities or products of the bee keeping farm or bee enterprise in respect of which the permit was issued are not suitable or have become known to cause danger to human health, animal health or the environment; or

(e) in public interest, the sanitary and phytosanitary conditions on which the permit was issued in the importing or exporting country have changed and negatively affect animal health, human health or the environment; or

(f) a permit holder voluntarily requests for the permit to be cancelled.

(2) The Director shall, before revoking a permit in accordance with sub-regulation (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), give notice to the holder of the permit of the intention to revoke the permit and request the permit holder to show cause, within a specified period, why the permit should not be revoked.

(4) The Director shall, in making a final determination on the suspension of a permit, consider the submissions made by a permit holder under sub-regulation (2).

(5) The Director shall revoke a permit, in Form XI set out in the First Schedule if the holder of a permit fails to take remedial measures during the period specified.

(6) Where a permit has been revoked the—

(a) holder of a permit shall immediately surrender the permit to the Director; and

(b) Director shall order the quarantine and disposal of the honey, bee or hive products as directed by the Director at the cost of the holder of a permit.

13. Fees

The fees set out in the Second Schedule are payable for the matters specified therein.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[Regulations 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12]

Form I

[Regulation 3]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT (Tick whichever is applicable)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded field for official use only	Application No.
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
PART I – PARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT
1.	Name of Business
2.	Physical Address:
3.	Postal Address:
4.	Business premises
(a) Telephone Number:
(b) Fax Number:
(c) Mobile:
(d) E-mail:
PART II – PARTICULARS OF IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION
5.	Port of entry/exit
	(a) by rail to/from: …………………………………………………………………………….. Station
	(b) by road via: ……………………………………………………………… (state port of entry/exit)
	(c) by parcel post to/from: ………………………………………………………. (state post office)
	(d) by parcel post to/from : ……………………………………………………………. (state airport)
6.	Reason for importation/exportation (please tick what is applicable below):
	Commercial
	Donation
	Other specify: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
	……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
	……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7.	Quantity	Total weight (kg)	Value (US$)	Description of Goods	Country of origin




8.	Conditions for an application for import or export permit
	(a) An importer, exporter or their authorised agent shall apply for a permit
	(b) A proforma invoice must accompany each application
	(c) A separate application is required in respect of each consignment to be imported or exported
	(d) The prescribed fees shall be paid for an import permit and must be forwarded with application
PART III – DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
I declare that the information I have stated in this application is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that making a false or misleading statement in connection with this application is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment.
(a) Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Designation: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Signature: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………. / ……….. / …………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date of Submission: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Application No.: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Payment Receipt No.: …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Application in Order (Proceed for inspection): ……………………………………………………………….
Application Deficient (notify applicant on deficiencies): ……………………………………………………

Form II

[Regulation 4]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO OPERATE A BEE KEEPING FARM OR ENTERPRISE
SECTION A: KEEPER’S PARTICULARS
1	Names	6	Province:
	Surname		7	District:
	Other names		8	Village/Address (Physical/Postal):
2	Sex:
3	NRC:
4	Phone number:
5	E-mail:
SECTION B: OWNER/ESTABLISHMENT PARTICULARS
1	Names	6	Province:
	Surname/Establishment		7	District:
	Other names		8	Village/Address (Physical/Postal):

2	Sex (Owner/Contact person):
3	NRC/ID:
4	Phone number (Owner/Contact person):
5	E-mail (Owner/Contact person):

SECTION C: FARM INFORMATION
1	Farm Name:	6	Province
2	Chiefdom:	7	District
3	Headman:	8	Constituency
4	GPS Co-ordinates	9	Ward
	Latitude:	Longitude:	10	Veterinary Camp
5	Village/Address (Physical/Postal):	11	Crush-pen/Dip-tank/Livestock Service Centre:

12	Name of Veterinary Camp Officer:
13	Name of District Veterinary Officer:
Date of application:	Signature of applicant:

SECTION D: Comments from Village Headman or Council in whose area animals reside or where Establishment is located: ……………………………………………………………….
1	Name Headman/Council Official:	2	Date
	Name of Headman’s Village/Council:
	Signature:
SECTION E: TO BE COMPLETED BY DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICER
(Comments if any)
1	(a) GRZ General Receipt Number: Where applicable	4	District Veterinary Officer Stamp:
	(b) Bank Name and Branch:
	(c) Bank Deposit Slip Number/Reference:
2	Recommended/Not Recommended by:
3	Signature:

Form III

[Regulation 7(a)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

IMPORT PERMIT FOR HONEY, BEE OR HIVE PRODUCTS

PERMISSION is granted to ………………………………………………………………………………….

of ………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………

to import ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

into the ……………..…………………………………………………………………… District of Zambia

from ………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………

Permit No: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

This permit is not valid unless the following conditions are fulfilled:

(a) This permit must be attached to the consignment note and must accompany the consignment to ………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Attached to this permit must be a certificate signed by a government Veterinary Officer/Official of the country of origin, to the effect that the whole consignment is in good condition and for honey fit for human consumption.

Permit Conditions

(1) An import permit shall be valid for ninety days from the date of issue.

(2) A permit holder who is unable to import items in respect of the validity period of the import permit shall apply for another permit.

(3) A permit shall only be valid for one consignment.

(4) A permit shall only be valid for one type of product.

(5) The permit holder shall only import items through the border indicated on the permit.

(6) This permit is not transferable and is valid for items of the permit holder and not any other person. (7) The importer is advised that the permission of the veterinary authorities of the countries through which the consignment pass in transit to Zambia may be necessary.*see over leaf.

(d) This Permit is valid until ………………………………………………………………………

(e) General Receipt No.: …………………………………………………………………………

Dated:

………………………
Director

Form IV

[Regulation 7(b)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

EXPORT PERMIT
(INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CERTIFICATE)

This is to certify that the items hereunder listed being consigned by:

……………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………

of …………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………..

to ……………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………

of ….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

has/have been inspected and found to comply with the sanitary requirement(s) for export of the items to named country:

Sr. No.	Item Description	Quantity	Seal Mark

The packaging and sealing of the above named items has been supervised by the undersigned and the seal mark on the package(s) container is listed.
Government Veterinary Officer ONLY
OFFICIAL STAMP
Signature ………………………………………………………………………………
Full Name ……………………………………………………………………………..
Rank ……………………………………………………………………………………
Amount Paid …………………………………………………………………………

Distribution of copies:

Original to accompany consignment Duplicate to consignee Triplicate to DVS
Quadruplicate to be returned

FOR USE BY THE VETERINARY EXPORT OFFICE ONLY

Sub-Number: …………………… Veterinary Export Certificate Number: ………………………

Form V

[Regulation 7(c)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

PERMIT TO OPERATE, KEEP OR MAINTAIN BEE KEEPING FARM OR ENTERPRISE

This is to certify that, (Name) …………………………………………………… ID Number (NRC/ PACRA No. etc.) …………………………………………………… situated at physical address ……………… in ………… district of ……………… Province is permitted to run, keep or maintain bee keeping farm or enterprise by the Director this ………… day of ………………. 20 …… at ……………….…… District in ………………..… Province.

The permit is valid until ……………… 20……

………………………..
Director

BEE HIVE PERMIT CONDITIONS(a) A bee hive shall be situated a minimum of ten metres from the boundary of the premises and a minimum of twenty metres from any public place or building used for human habitation or from any place used for the keeping of animals.(b) A bee hive shall not be kept in an area accessible to children and animals.(c) A bee hive shall be kept in the shade at all times, within ten metres of a source of drinking water.(d) A person shall ensure that there is no garbage, compost, grass cuttings or manure within ten metres of a bee hive.*see condition overleaf

Form VI

[Regulation 8]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

NOTICE OF REJECTION OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT

1. Here insert the full names and address of the applicant	To: (1) …………………………………………………………………………………….
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2. Here insert the reference No. of the application	IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………………………………………………… you are notified that your application for (3) ………………………………………. has been rejected by the Director on the following grounds:
3. Here insert type of application	(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………

	Dated this …………… day of …………………. 20……..

	…………………………… Director

Form VII

[Regulation 9(1)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF PERMIT TO IMPORT OR EXPORT HONEY, BEE OR A HIVE PRODUCT (Tick whichever is applicable)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Application No.
Date/Time
Information Required	Information Provided
PART I: PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
1.	Permit No.:
2.	Name(s) of applicant:
3.	Business address (Head Office):
4.	(a) Telephone Number:
(b) Fax No.:
(c) Operations:
(d) E-mail address:
5.	PART II: PARTICULARS OF IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION

	No.	Current Information	Description of Amendment(s)	Reasons for Amendment
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
6.	Attachment(s)
	Attach supporting document(s) where applicable
1.
2.
3.

PART III: DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE

I declare that the information I have stated in this application is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that making a false or misleading statement in connection with this application is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment.

(a) Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) Designation: ………………………………………………………………………..…………….

Date: …………../………………../………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Date of Submission: …………………………………………………………………………………

Application No.: ……………………..………………………………………………………………….

Payment Receipt No.: ………………………………………………………………………………

Application Complete (Proceed to issue) …………………………………………………………

Application Deficient (Notify applicant on deficiencies): …………………………………………

Form VIII

[Regulation 9(3)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF PERMIT TO OPERATE BEE KEEPING FARM OR ENTERPRISE

SECTION A, B, C and D TO BE FILLED BY ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION OWNER
SECTION A:
To the Director,
I …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
1	Animal Owner’s Names:	2	Animal Keeper’s NRC/ID Number:
3	NRC/ID Number:	4	Farm/Establishment Number:
5	Brand Mark (s)
SECTION B: ORIGINAL PARTICULARS SUBMITTED FOR AMENDMENT

SECTION C: NEW PARTICULARS PROPOSED TO REPLACE ORIGINAL PARTICULARS IN PART B

SECTION D: REASONS FOR CHANGING OF PARTICULARS
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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SECTION D: ATTACH SWORN IN AFFIDAVIT
SECTION E: TO BE FILLED BY THE LOCAL ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE
6	Name of Zambia Police Service Official	7 Signature of Zambia Police Service Official
Zambia Police Service official Date Stamp
8	Witness for receiver’s name	9 Signature of witness for receiver
SECTION F: TO BE FILLED BY DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICIAL
10	Name of district veterinary official	11 Signature of district veterinary official

Form IX

[Regulation 10]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT (Tick whichever is applicable)
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Application No.
Date and Time
Information Required
	PART I: PARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT
1.	Permit No.:
2.	Name(s) of applicant:
3.	Business address (Head Office):
4.	Permit holder/Responsible person:
	Operations
	PART II: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
5.	Submit an affidavit of loss, defaced or damaged permit and police report
PART III: DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
I declare that the information I have stated in this application is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that making a false or misleading statement in connection with this application is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment.
(a) Name: ………………….……………………………………………………………………….
(b) Designation: ……………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………………
Date: …………../…………………. /…………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Date of Submission: ………………………………………………………………………………………

Application No.: ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Payment Receipt No.: …………………………………………….………………………………………

Application Complete (Proceed to issue) ………………………………………………………………

Application Deficient (Notify applicant on deficiencies): ………..…………………………………….

Form X

[Regulations 11(2) and 12(2)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

NOTICE OF Delete as applicable*SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF PERMIT

1. Here insert the full names and address of the holder of permit	To: (1) …………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Here insert the Permit No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ……………………………………………………………….. you are notified that your permit is intended to be suspended/revoked for a period (3) ………………….. on the following grounds:
3. Here insert the number of days stipulated	(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	You are required to surrender the permit to the Ministry immediately.
	Dated this ………….. day of ……………………. 20……….

	…………………………… Director

Form XI

[Regulations 11(5) and 12(5)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Health Act, 2010

(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Bee Keeping) Regulations, 2020

Delete as applicable*SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF PERMIT

1. Here insert the full names and address of the holder of permit	To: (1) …………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Here insert the Permit No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ……………………………………………………………….. you are notified that the Director has suspended/revoked your permit on the following grounds:
3. Here insert the number of days stipulated	(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………
	You are required to surrender the permit to the Ministry immediately.
	Dated this …………… day of …………………. 20……….

	…………………………… Director

SECOND SCHEDULE

[Regulation 13]

IMPORT OR EXPORT PERMIT FEES

No.	Nature of Fees Charged	Rates Per Fee Unit
1.	Amendment to permit	666.67
2.	Duplicate permit	666.67
3.	Cancellation of permit	666.67
4.	Renewal of permit	666.67

ANIMAL HEALTH (DESTRUCTION OF PIGS) (COMPENSATION) ORDER

[Section 69]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

1. Title

2. Claim for compensation

3. Rate of compensation

SCHEDULE

SI 25 of 2021.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Animal Health (Destruction of Pigs) (Compensation) Order.

2. Claim for compensation

(1) An owner of a pig that was slaughtered and destroyed or otherwise disposed of prior to the commencement of this Order in order to control and eradicate the African Swine Fever outbreak in Luapula, Muchinga and Northern Provinces in 2017 and 2018, may claim compensation by submitting to the Director a claim in the form set out in the Schedule.

(2) An owner of an imported pig is not entitled to claim compensation if that pig was already diseased or infected with the African Swine Fever at the time of its importation.

3. Rate of compensation

The rate of compensation payable for purposes of a claim under paragraph 2(1) is K250.00 for each pig slaughtered and destroyed or otherwise disposed of.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Animal Health Act, 2010
(Act No. 27 of 2010)

The Animal Health (Destruction of Pigs) (Compensation) Order, 2021

COMPENSATION CLAIM FORM

(Section 70)

1. Owner’s Details:

Owner’s name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Owner’s contact telephone number: …………………………………………………………………..

Physical address of farm: ………………………………………………………………………………

Farm name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

District: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Type of Rearing System: (Tick as applicable)

(a) Permanent housing ( )

(b) Not always confined ( )

3. Pig Breed Type: (Tick as applicable)

(a) Exotic breed ( ) Name of breed …………………..

(b) Crossbreed ( ) Name of crosses ……………….

4. Farm Pig Population:

Production Group	Total Number
Boars
Sows
Weaners
Piglets
Other (specify)
Grand Total

5. Compensation
Compensation rate: K250 per pig
Total Compensation Claim (Total number of pigs x K250) K…………………
Name of Farm Owner or Representative of Farm Owner	Veterinary Officer
Signature: ………………………………………….	Signature: ……………………………..
Date: ………………………………………………..	Date: ……………………………………
Witness (Veterinary Assistant or Agricultural Assistant)	Witness (Zambia Police)
Signature: ………………………………………….	Signature: ……………………………..
Date: ………………………………………………..	Date: ……………………………………
6. FOR OFFICIAL USE
Approved: …………………………………………..	Not approved for the following reasons:
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Date: ………………………………………………..	Date: ……………………………………

………………………………. Director	……………………………… Director
Distribution: Farmer (White), Accounts (Pink), Province (Blue), Book (Yellow)