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NATIONAL LEGISLATION OVERVIEWS
NATIONAL LEGISLATION OVERVIEWS
Animal Improvement Act,
No. 62 of
1998
Long title
To provide for the breeding, identification and utilisation of genetically superior animals in order to improve the production and performance of animals in the interest of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Table of contents
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Long title
To provide for the breeding, identification and utilisation of genetically superior animals in order to improve the production and performance of animals in the interest of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Table of contents
| SECTION | TITLE |
| 1. | Definitions |
| 2. | Application of Act |
| 3. | Designation of registrar |
| 4. | Discretionary powers of registrar |
| 5. | Register |
| 6. | Register to be evidence |
| 7. | Requirements for registration or approval |
| 8. | Registration or approval |
| 9. | Renewal of registration or approval |
| 10. | Termination of registration or approval |
| 11. | Animal breeders’ society |
| 12. | Amendment of constitution |
| 13. | Restriction of certain actions in respect of animals and genetic material |
| 14. | Restriction on sale or importation of genetic material |
| 15. | Restriction on certain actions with reference to stud book animals |
| 16. | Importation of animals and genetic material |
| 17. | Exportation of animals and genetic material of landrace |
| 18. | Prohibition of false or misleading advertisements |
| 19. | Confidentiality |
| 20. | Establishment of schemes |
| 21. | Inspection |
| 22. | Complaints against animal breeders’ societies and registering authorities |
| 23. | Appeals |
| 24. | State not exempted from fees |
| 25. | Offences and penalties |
| 26. | Presumptions and evidence |
| 27. | Delegation of powers and assignment of duties |
| 28. | Regulations |
| 29. | Repeal of laws and savings |
| 30. | Short title and commencement |
| Sch. | SCHEDULE [s29] |
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