Cattle Traders Act

1. Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires

"cattle" means bulls, cows, oxen, goats, sheep, heifers, calves, kids and lambs and includes the carcass or any part of the carcass of any cattle;

"cattle trader" means any person engaged in the business of purchasing cattle for the purposes of resale or slaughter whether the purchase or resale be effected by the person on his or her own account or on behalf of any other person;

"currency point" has the value assigned to it in the Schedule to this Act;

"inspecting officer" means any veterinary officer or person authorised by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology to act as an inspecting officer and includes any administrative officer;

"veterinary officer" means any member of the department of veterinary services and animal industry authorised by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology to act as a veterinary officer for the purposes of this Act.

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Interpretation”.

“In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires "cattle" means bulls, cows, oxen, goats, sheep, heifers, calves, kids and lambs and includes the carcass or any part of the carcass of any cattle;”

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"cattle trader" means any person engaged in the business of purchasing cattle for the purposes of resale or slaughter whether the purchase or resale be effected by the person on his or her own account or on behalf of any other person;
"currency point" has the value assigned to it in the Schedule to this Act;
"inspecting officer" means any veterinary officer or person authorised by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology to act as an inspecting officer and includes any administrative officer;
"veterinary officer" means any member of the department of veterinary services and animal industry authorised by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology to act as a veterinary officer for the purposes of this Act.

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[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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2. Cattle traders to be licensed

A person shall not engage in the business of a cattle trader in any area of Uganda unless he or she is in possession of a valid licence issued to him or her by a veterinary officer in the prescribed form; and no person shall have more than one licence; except that a veterinary officer may, in his or her discretion, endorse a licence for use in any additional area as he or she may specify

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Cattle traders to be licensed”.

“A person shall not engage in the business of a cattle trader in any area of Uganda unless he or she is in possession of a valid licence issued to him or her by a veterinary officer in the prescribed form; and no person shall have more than one licence; except that a veterinary officer may, in his or her discretion, endorse a licence for use in any additional area as he or she may specify”

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A person shall not engage in the business of a cattle trader in any area of Uganda unless he or she is in possession of a valid licence issued to him or her by a veterinary officer in the prescribed form; and no person shall have more than one licence; except that a veterinary officer may, in his or her discretion, endorse a licence for use in any additional area as he or she may specify

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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3. Applications for licences

(1)

An application for a cattle trader's licence shall be made in the prescribed form to a veterinary officer in the area in which the applicant intends to carry on business as a cattle trader.

(2)

On application being made to a veterinary officer for the issue or renewal of a cattle trader's licence, the veterinary officer may, in his or her discretion, refuse to issue or renew the licence-

(a)

if he or she is satisfied that the applicant has been convicted of an offence under this Act or any provision of the Animal Diseases Act or any rules made under either of the Acts; or

(b)

if he or she is of the opinion that the applicant has insufficient resources or lacks sufficient experience to engage satisfactorily in the business of a cattle trader.

(3)

Where a licence is refused by a veterinary officer under the powers conferred by subsection (2), he or she shall communicate in writing to the applicant for the licence, the grounds of the refusal.

(4)

A person aggrieved by the refusal of the veterinary officer to issue a cattle trader's licence under this section may, within thirty days of the refusal being communicated to him or her, appeal to the Minister.

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Applications for licences”.

“(1) An application for a cattle trader's licence shall be made in the prescribed form to a veterinary officer in the area in which the applicant intends to carry on business as a cattle trader.”

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(1) An application for a cattle trader's licence shall be made in the prescribed form to a veterinary officer in the area in which the applicant intends to carry on business as a cattle trader.
(2) On application being made to a veterinary officer for the issue or renewal of a cattle trader's licence, the veterinary officer may, in his or her discretion, refuse to issue or renew the licence-
(a) if he or she is satisfied that the applicant has been convicted of an offence under this Act or any provision of the Animal Diseases Act or any rules made under either of the Acts; or
(b) if he or she is of the opinion that the applicant has insufficient resources or lacks sufficient experience to engage satisfactorily in the business of a cattle trader.
(3) Where a licence is refused by a veterinary officer under the powers conferred by subsection (2), he or she shall communicate in writing to the applicant for the licence, the grounds of the refusal.
(4) A person aggrieved by the refusal of the veterinary officer to issue a cattle trader's licence under this section may, within thirty days of the refusal being communicated to him or her, appeal to the Minister.

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Animal Diseases Act

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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4. Export licences

(1)

A person shall not export cattle from any declared area unless he or she is in possession of an exporting licence issued by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology.

(2)

For the purposes of this section, the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology may by statutory instrument declare any area of Uganda to be a declared area.

(3)

The Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology shall have power to refuse to issue or to revoke an exporting licence.

(4)

An appeal shall lie to the Minister from any decision made by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology under subsection (3).

(5)

The decision of the Minister shall be final.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Export licences”.

“(1) A person shall not export cattle from any declared area unless he or she is in possession of an exporting licence issued by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology.”

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(1) A person shall not export cattle from any declared area unless he or she is in possession of an exporting licence issued by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology.
(2) For the purposes of this section, the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology may by statutory instrument declare any area of Uganda to be a declared area.
(3) The Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology shall have power to refuse to issue or to revoke an exporting licence.
(4) An appeal shall lie to the Minister from any decision made by the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology under subsection (3).
(5) The decision of the Minister shall be final.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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5. Movement of cattle

The Minister, on the advice of the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology, may by statutory order prohibit or restrict the movement of cattle from any area to any other area

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Movement of cattle”.

“The Minister, on the advice of the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology, may by statutory order prohibit or restrict the movement of cattle from any area to any other area”

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The Minister, on the advice of the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology, may by statutory order prohibit or restrict the movement of cattle from any area to any other area

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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6. Register of licences

The Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology shall keep a register of all persons to whom a cattle trader's licence has been issued under this Act

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Register of licences”.

“The Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology shall keep a register of all persons to whom a cattle trader's licence has been issued under this Act”

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The Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology shall keep a register of all persons to whom a cattle trader's licence has been issued under this Act

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

Act-level history only · Do not infer that every amendment changed this section

7. Duration of licences

Every licence issued under this Act shall come into force on the date specified in the licence and shall, unless earlier cancelled or suspended under the provisions thereof, remain valid until the next following 31st day of December

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Duration of licences”.

“Every licence issued under this Act shall come into force on the date specified in the licence and shall, unless earlier cancelled or suspended under the provisions thereof, remain valid until the next following 31st day of December”

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Every licence issued under this Act shall come into force on the date specified in the licence and shall, unless earlier cancelled or suspended under the provisions thereof, remain valid until the next following 31st day of December

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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8. Licensing offences

A person who (a) engages in the business of a cattle trader without a valid licence issued to him or her under this Act; or

(b)

being a cattle trader refuses or fails to produce a valid licence when called upon at any time to do so by an inspecting officer, commits an offence under this Act.

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Licensing offences”.

“A person who (a) engages in the business of a cattle trader without a valid licence issued to him or her under this Act; or”

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A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

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(b) being a cattle trader refuses or fails to produce a valid licence when called upon at any time to do so by an inspecting officer, commits an offence under this Act.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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9. Rules

(1)

The Minister may make rules generally for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

(2)

In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power of the Minister under subsection (1), rules may be made for any of the following purposes-

(a)

any thing which by this Act may or is to be prescribed;

(b)

governing the issue and conditions to be attached to any licence;

(c)

prescribing and regulating the powers and duties of inspecting officers;

(d)

prescribing fees for licences.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Rules”.

“(1) The Minister may make rules generally for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.”

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(1) The Minister may make rules generally for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power of the Minister under subsection (1), rules may be made for any of the following purposes-
(a) any thing which by this Act may or is to be prescribed;
(b) governing the issue and conditions to be attached to any licence;
(c) prescribing and regulating the powers and duties of inspecting officers;
(d) prescribing fees for licences.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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10. Offences and penalties

(1)

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or of any rules made under this Act or who fails to observe any of the conditions subject to which a licence is issued, commits an offence under this Act.

(2)

Any person who commits an offence under this Act is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding twelve currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Offences and penalties”.

“(1) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or of any rules made under this Act or who fails to observe any of the conditions subject to which a licence is issued, commits an offence under this Act.”

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A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

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(1) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or of any rules made under this Act or who fails to observe any of the conditions subject to which a licence is issued, commits an offence under this Act.
(2) Any person who commits an offence under this Act is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding twelve currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.

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Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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11. Power of court to cancel or suspend licence

On any conviction of a cattle trader for an offence under this Act or under any of the provisions of the Animal Diseases Act or any rules made under either of the Acts, the court may, in addition to any sentence imposed, cancel or suspend for any period it thinks fit, any licence issued under this Act to the offender, and may declare the person convicted to be disqualified from obtaining another licence under this Act either permanently or for a stated period, and shall endorse upon the licence particulars of any order made under this section, and shall also furnish the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology with particulars of the conviction and order

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Power of court to cancel or suspend licence”.

“On any conviction of a cattle trader for an offence under this Act or under any of the provisions of the Animal Diseases Act or any rules made under either of the Acts, the court may, in addition to any sentence imposed, cancel or suspend for any period it thinks fit, any licence issued under this Act to the offender, and may declare the person convicted to be disqualified from obtaining another licence under this Act either permanently or for a stated period, and shall endorse upon the licence particulars of any…”

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On any conviction of a cattle trader for an offence under this Act or under any of the provisions of the Animal Diseases Act or any rules made under either of the Acts, the court may, in addition to any sentence imposed, cancel or suspend for any period it thinks fit, any licence issued under this Act to the offender, and may declare the person convicted to be disqualified from obtaining another licence under this Act either permanently or for a stated period, and shall endorse upon the licence particulars of any order made under this section, and shall also furnish the Commissioner of Livestock and Entomology with particulars of the conviction and order

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Animal Diseases Act

Amendment notes

No section-specific note is recorded. Act-level consolidation history:

[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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12. Power to amend Schedule

The Minister responsible for finance may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend the Schedule to this Act Schedule (Sections 1 , 12 )

Currency point A currency point is equivalent to twenty thousand shillings.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Power to amend Schedule”.

“The Minister responsible for finance may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend the Schedule to this Act Schedule (Sections 1,12)”

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The Minister responsible for finance may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend the Schedule to this Act Schedule (Sections 1,12)

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Section 1 · Interpretation

Amendment notes

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[Amended by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023) on 28 July 2023]

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