ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION ACT: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION

"batch number" means a farm registration number used as an identification mark for a group of animals that cannot be physically identified individually;

"brand mark" means the impression of a letter, sign or character branded on a cattle, or donkey or any other animal;

"holder of a certificate" means a person to whom a certificate has been issued under these Regulations;

"local authority" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Constitution;

"owner" means an individual or establishment to which an animal legally belongs;

"unique number" means a number that accompanies the herd brand mark for the purpose of achieving individual animal identification;

"special animal identification mark" means an identification mark customised by an owner and approved by Registrar; and

"tattoo" means a mark or figure fixed on the body part of an animal by insertion of pigment under the skin resulting in a permanent mark on an animal for the purpose of identifying an animal.

3. Application for animal identification mark

(1) An owner shall apply to the Registrar for the registration of an animal identification mark in Form I set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

(2) An application under sub-regulation (1) shall be accompanied by-

(a) a clearance from Zambia Police Service and local authority or traditional authority in the area in which the animal is kept; and

(b) details of the animal in Form II set out in the First Schedule.

(3) An application under sub-regulation (1) shall be submitted at the veterinary office in the district where an animal is kept.

4. Recommendation by veterinary officer

A veterinary officer in the district where an application is submitted shall, where the applicant meets the requirements under these Regulations, recommend to the Registrar the approval or rejection of an application.

5. Request for additional information

The Registrar may request an applicant, in writing, to submit additional information relating to an application under regulation 3.

6. Rejection of application

(1) The Registrar shall reject an application if the applicant-

(a) fails to meet the requirements under these Regulations, the Act or any other written law; or

(b) submits false information.

(2) The Registrar shall, where the Registrar rejects an application under sub-regulation (1), inform the applicant, in writing, of the decision stating the reason thereof.

7. Issue of certificate

(1) The Registrar shall, where the application meets the requirements under these Regulations-

(a) allocate an identification mark to the applicant; and

(b) issue the applicant with a certificate in Form III set out in the First Schedule.

(2) A certificate issued under sub-regulation (1) is valid for five years.

8. Amendment of certificate

(1) A holder of a certificate shall apply to the Registrar to amend the certificate in Form IV set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

(2) The Registrar shall, where an application under sub-regulation (1) is approved, issue an amended certificate to the applicant for the remainder of the validity period of the original certificate.

9. Application for duplicate certificate

A holder of a certificate shall, where a certificate is lost, damaged or defaced, apply to the Registrar for a duplicate certificate in Form V set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

10. Suspension of certificate

(1) The Registrar shall suspend a certificate of registration if the holder of a certificate-

(a) contravenes the Act, these Regulations or any other relevant written law; or

(b) obtained the certificate by fraud or submitted false information.

(2) The Registrar shall, before suspending the certificate in accordance with sub-regulation (1), notify the holder of a certificate of the Registrar's intention to suspend the certificate in Form VI set out in the First Schedule and shall-

(a) give reasons for the intended suspension; and

(b) require the holder of a certificate to show cause, within a period of not more than 30 days, why the certificate should not be suspended.

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

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

(5) The Registrar shall suspend the certificate in Form VII set out in the First Schedule if the holder of the certificate fails to show cause why the certificate should not be suspended or does not take remedial measures, to the satisfaction of the Registrar, within the period specified in the notice under sub-regulation (2).

(6) Where a certificate is suspended under sub-regulation (5), an animal identification mark applied on an animal before the suspension of the certificate shall remain valid.

11. Revocation of certificate

(1) The Registrar shall revoke the certificate if the holder of the certificate-

(a) contravenes the Act, these Regulations or any other relevant written law;

(b) fails to take corrective measures following the suspension of the certificate within the specified period;

(d) voluntarily surrenders the certificate to the Registrar.

(2) The Registrar shall, before revoking a certificate in accordance with sub-regulation (1)(a), (b) and (c), notify the holder of a certificate of its intention to revoke the certificate in Form VI set out in the First Schedule and shall-

(a) give reasons for the intended revocation; and

(b) require the holder of a certificate to show cause, within a period of not more than 30 days, why the certificate should not be revoked.

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

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

(5) The Registrar shall revoke the certificate in Form VII set out in the First Schedule if the holder of the certificate fails to show cause or does not take remedial measures, to the satisfaction of the Registrar, within the time specified in the notice under sub-regulation (2).

(6) A holder of a certificate shall, where the certificate is revoked, immediately cease to use the animal identification mark and surrender the certificate and the identification mark to the Registrar.

(7) Where a certificate is revoked under sub-regulation (5), an animal identification mark applied on an animal before the revocation of the certificate shall remain valid.

12. Renewal of certificate

(1) A holder of a certificate shall apply to the Registrar, at least 90 days before the expiry date of the certificate, for renewal of a certificate in Form I set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

(2) The Registrar shall renew a certificate if the holder of the certificate has complied with the terms and conditions of the certificate.

(3) The Registrar shall, where the Registrar refuses to renew a certificate, notify the applicant in writing.

13. Animal owners that qualify to hold more than one certificate

The Registrar shall issue more than one certificate to an owner of animals that are located in different districts in respect of those animals in each district.

14. Obligations of owner

An owner of an animal shall-

(a) use a registered animal identification mark issued by the Registrar;

(b) mark an animal with an identification mark approved by the Registrar within six months of birth of an animal; and

15. Composition of animal identification mark

An animal identification mark shall comprise a symbol, number or alphabetical letter or any combination thereof in a pattern designed by the Registrar.

16. Approved animal identification mark

The approved animal identification marks are-

(a) brand mark for cattle, horse and donkey;

(b) tattoo mark for cattle, goat, sheep, pig and donkey;

(d) microchip mark for any animal in addition to a visible animal identification mark;

(e) collar mark for a dog and cat;

(f) batch number for bees, poultry, fish and wildlife; and

(g) special animal identification mark for cattle, goat, sheep, pig, horse and donkey.

17. Position of animal identification mark

(1) An animal identification mark shall be placed on an animal on either the right or left shoulder or outer thigh of the animal.

(2) An ear tag shall be placed on both ears of an animal.

(3) A tattoo shall be applied on the surface of an ear or any part of the body of a pig.

(4) Where an identification mark cannot be physically placed on a type of animal, a batch code assigned to the farm or establishment or any other identification mark assigned by the Registrar shall be used on that type of animal.

18. Notification of births, deaths and other movements of animals

(1) An owner shall notify a veterinary office within one month of an animal-

(a) being added to the establishment or farm;

(b) being born; or

(2) An animal that has relocated from one district to another shall maintain and use the same animal identification mark, except that the owner shall submit to a veterinary officer the details of that animal in Form II set out in the First Schedule.

19. Animal bearing more than one animal identification mark

An animal shall not, without the authority of the Registrar, have more than one animal identification mark.

20. Transfer of animal identification mark

(1) A person who intends to transfer ownership of an animal identification mark shall apply to the Registrar in Form I set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

(2) The Registrar shall, within 90 days of receipt of an application under sub-regulation (2), notify the applicant, in writing, of the Registrar's decision.

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21. Transfer of ownership of animal

(1) An owner who intends to transfer ownership of an animal shall apply to the Registrar in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule on payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

(2) The new owner of an animal shall, where an animal is transferred, notify the Registrar, in writing, within 30 days of the transfer of ownership of an animal.

22. Fees

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

23. Transitional provisions

(1) An owner shall not, six months after the coming into operation of these Regulations-

(a) present an animal for slaughter, sale, exchange or any other purpose without that animal having an identification mark; or

(b) move an animal from, a veterinary camp to another district or from one province to another without that animal having an identification mark.

(2) An animal bearing more than one identification mark before the coming into operation of these Regulations shall continue to have more than one identification mark as if the identification marks were issued under these Regulations.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[Regulations 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 20 and 21]

Form I

[Regulations 3(1), 12(1) and 20(1)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Identification Act, 2010
(Act No. 28 of 2010)

The Animal Identification (General) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION MARK REGISTRATION
FIRST TIME [ ] RENEWAL [ ] TRANSFER [ ]
(Tick whichever is applicable)
SECTION A: APPLICANT'S PARTICULARS
1.	Names:		6.	Province:
Surname:		7.	District:
Other names:		8.	Village/Address (Physical/Postal):
2.	Sex:
3.	NRC:
4.	Phone number:
5.	Email:
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.	Email (Owner/Contact person):
SECTION C: FARM INFORMATION
1.	Farm Name		7.	Province
2.	Chiefdom		8.	District
3.	Headman		9.	Constituency
4.	GPS Coordinates		10.	Ward
Latitude	Longitude	11.	Veterinary Camp
5.	Village/Address (Physical/Postal)	12.	Crush-pen/Dip-tank/Livestock Service Centre
6.	Transhumance Area(s) (Alternative Grazing Area) Area(s):	13.	Farm/Establishment Number
Length of Stay:		2^ND or 3^RD farm/Establishment
2^ND or 3^RD farm in different camp:		No.

DISEASE ZONE (Tick whichever is applicable)
Applicable [ ] Not Applicable [ ] *If not applicable go to section D*
DISEASE	ZONE TYPE (Tick whichever is applicable)
Infected Zone	Buffer	Surveillance
FMD
CBPP
ECF
13.	Name of Veterinary Camp Officer:
14.	Name of District Veterinary Officer:

SECTION D: ANIMAL INFORMATION
1.	Animal type:
2.	Number:
Date of Application:	Signature of applicant:

SECTION E: 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 F: Comments from Zambia Police in whose area animals reside or where Establishment is located:
............................................................................................................................................
1.	Name of Police Officer:	3.	Police Official Date:
Name of Police Station:	Stamp:
2.	Signature:
SECTION G: TO BE COMPLETED BY DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICER
(Comments if any)
1.	(a) GRZ General Receipt Number:	4.	District Veterinary Officer
(b) Bank Name and Branch:	Official Stamp:
(c) Bank Deposit Slip Number/Reference:
2.	Recommended/Not recommended by:	5.	VCZ Number:

Form II

[Regulations 3(2) and 18(2)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Identification Act, 2010
(Act No. 28 of 2010)

The Animal Identification (General) Regulations, 2020

ANIMAL INFORMATION FORM

Animal Owner Name: ...... NRC/PACRANO etc. Farmer Registration Number: .........................

Province (Farm): .................. District (Farm): ..............................................

Veterinary Camp (Farm): ......... Farm/Establishment Number: .......................

Animal Type: ...................................................................................................................

Fill this part before registration

Fill this part only after registration

Year of Birth

Sex

Breed

Colour/
Description

Animal ID

Entry and Exit

Out

Birth

Purchase

Gift/ Exchange/Other Birth/Import

Code for the Source

Slaughter

Death

Theft

Sold Live

Gift/ Exchange/ Other/ Export

Destination Code

Form III

[Regulation 7(1)]

Certificate No.: .......

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Identification Act, 2010
(Act No. 28 of 2010)

The Animal Identification (General) Regulations, 2020

ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that, (Name) .......................................................................... ID NUMBER (NRC/PACRA No. etc.) ........................... situated at physical address ....... in ............... district of .......... Province has been issued with an animal identification mark this .................. day of .......... 20.... at ............... district in ........................... Province. The certificate is valid until ........ 20........ Animal Identification Mark ............

........................................
Registrar

Form IV

[Regulation 8(1)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Identification Act, 2010
(Act No. 28 of 2010)

The Animal Identification (General) Regulations, 2020

APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION
MARK OWNER PARTICULARS

SECTION A, B, C and D TO BE FILLED BY ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION OWNER
SECTION A:
To the Registrar, Animal Identification,
I, ............................................ (Particulars of the owner)
1.	Animal Owner's Names:	4.	Animal Keeper's NRC/ID NUMBER:
2.	NRC/ID Number:	5.	Farm/Establishment Number
3.	Animal Identification 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
............................................... ............................................... ...............................................
SECTION E: Attach Sworn in Affidavit
SECTION F: TO BE FILLED BY THE LOCAL ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE
6.	Name of Zambia Police official	7.	Signature of Zambia Police Official
Zambia Police official Date Stamp
SECTION G: TO BE FILLED BY DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICIAL
8.	Name of district veterinary official	9.	Signature of district veterinary official
District Veterinary official Date Stamp

Form V

[Regulation 9]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Identification Act, 2010
(Act No. 28 of 2010)

The Animal Identification (General) Regulations, 2020

Form VI

[Regulations 10(2) and 11(2)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Identification Act, 2010
(Act No. 28 of 2010)

The Animal Identification (General) Regulations, 2020

NOTICE OF *SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE

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

	........................................ Registrar

Form VIII

[Regulation 21(1)]

Republic of Zambia

The Animal Identification Act, 2010
(Act No. 28 of 2010)

The Animal Identification (General) Regulations, 2020

TRANSFER OF ANIMAL OWNERSHIP

SECTION A TO BE FILLED BY OWNER
SECTION A:
To the Registrar, Animal Identification.
I, ............................................................ (Particulars of the owner)
1.	Animal Owner's Names:	9.	Province:
2.	NRC/ID Number:	10.	District:
3.	Animal Keeper Names:	11.	Constituency:
4.	Animal Keeper's NRC/ID Number:	12.	Ward (where animals reside):
5.	Address/Village: (Where animals reside)	13.	Veterinary Camp (where animals reside):
6.	Phone Number of owner/Email	14.	Crush pen or Dip tank name (where animals reside):
7.	Headman's names: (where animals reside)	15.	Farm/Establishment Number:
8.	Chiefdom: (where animals reside)	16.	Brand mark(s):
Do transfer ownership of the following animals belonging to myself (Description of animals by Brand Mark(s)):
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
To (Particulars of the receiver)
SECTION B: TO BE FILLED BY RECEIVER
1.	Receiver's Names:	9.	Province:
2.	NRC/ID Number:	10.	District:
3.	Animal Keeper Names:	11.	Constituency:
4.	Animal Keeper's NRC/ID Number:	12.	Ward:
5.	Address/Village: (Where animals shall reside)	13.	Veterinary Camp:
6.	Phone Number of receiver/Email (if any):	14.	Crush pen or Dip tank name:
7.	Headman: (Where animals shall reside)	15.	Farm/Establishment Number:
8.	Chiefdom: (Where animals shall reside)	16.	Brand mark(s):
SECTION C: TO BE FILLED BY OWNER, RECEIVER AND WITNESSES
17.	Signature of owner:	18.	Date:
19.	Signature of receiver:	20.	Date:
21.	Witness for owner's name:	22.	Signature of witness for owner:
23.	Witness for receiver's name:	24.	Signature of witness for receiver:
SECTION D: TO BE FILLED BY DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICIAL
25.	Name of district veterinary official	26.	Signature of district veterinary official

District Veterinary Official
Date
Stamp

SECOND SCHEDULE

[Regulation 22]

PRESCRIBED FEES

No.	Nature of Fees Charged	Fee Units
1.	Application for Registration (First time)	333.34
2.	Application for Renewal of Certificate	166.67
3.	Application for a Duplicate Certificate	666.67
4.	Application for Special Identification Marks	3,333.34
5.	Application for Transfer of Identification Marks	666.67
6.	Application for Cancellation of Certification of Registration	666.67
7.	Amendment to Certificate of Registration	333.34

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