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Zambia - - Law, Act

Tourism Act, 1979 (No. 29 of 1979).

Adoption: 1979-12-31 | ZMB-1979-L-47395

Establishes the National Tourism Board for the development of the tourism industry.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Benzene) Regulations (S. I. 179 of 1978), as amended up to S. I. No. 158 of 1993. -

Adoption: 1978 | ZMB-1978-R-65346

Provides for pre-employment and periodical free of charge medical examinations. Prohibits employment of pregnant and nursing women in work processes involving exposure to benzene or products containing benzene. The same prohibition applies to persons under 18, except where they are undergoing education or training and are under adequate and medical supervision.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Zambia National Provident Fund (Eligible Employees) Order (S. I. No. 2 of 1975). -

Adoption: 1975 | ZMB-1975-R-65453

Zambia - - Law, Act

Leadership Code [revokes the previous Code (S.I. No. 47 of 1974)].

Adoption: 1974-06-13 | ZMB-1974-L-15462

Zambia - - Law, Act

Explosives Act (No. 10 of 1974) (Cap. 115). -

Adoption: 1974-05-07 | ZMB-1974-L-107842

An Act to make provision for regulating control over the manufacture, use, possession, storage, importation, exportation, transportation and destruction of explosives; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.

Zambia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Industrial Relations Court Rules (S. I. No. 206 of 1974), as amended up to 1994. -

Adoption: 1974 | ZMB-1974-M-65446

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives Regulations (SI 71 of 1974). -

Adoption: 1974 | ZMB-1974-R-107968

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Zambia National Provident Fund (Domestic Servants) Regulations 1973. Statutory Instrument No. 194.

Adoption: 1973-07-31 | ZMB-1973-R-16177

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Zambia National Provident Fund (Maternity Grant) Regulations 1973. Statutory Instrument No. 192.

Adoption: 1973-07-26 | ZMB-1973-R-16175

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Zambia National Provident Fund (Funeral Grant) Regulations 1973. Statutory Instrument No. 193.

Adoption: 1973-07-26 | ZMB-1973-R-16176

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mining (Amendment) Regulations 1973. Statutory Instrument No. 95.

Adoption: 1973-04-03 | ZMB-1973-R-16174

Numerous amendments to the Mining regulations 1971 (S.I. No. 107 of 1971); inter alia, safety.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Zambia National Provident Fund (Age Benefit) Regulations 1973. Statutory Instrument No. 77.

Adoption: 1973-03-23 | ZMB-1973-R-16173

Zambia - - Law, Act

Medical Examination of Young Persons (Underground Work) Act (No. 20 of 1973) (Cap. 216). -

Adoption: 1973-03-23 | ZMB-1973-L-66217

Provides for implementation in Zambia of ILO Convention Nr. 124 concerning medical examination of young persons for fitness for emplyoment underground in mines. Establishes that no employer shall employ or require to work underground in a mine any person under the age of 21, unless after thorough medical examination carried out by or under supervision of approved physician, such person is certified by physician to be in every way physically fit for such work. Also provides for some related matters.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Births and Deaths Registration Act, Cap. 51 (Act No. 21 of 1973). -

Adoption: 1973-03-23 | ZMB-1973-L-107964

Zambia - - Law, Act

National Service Act (No. 35 of 1971), as amended. -

Adoption: 1972-01-21 | ZMB-1972-L-66495

Provides for establishment, maintenance, management and discipline of Zambia National Service. Divided into 15 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-2) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 3) provides for establishment of Zambia National Service. Part 3 (s. 4-11) deals with members, servicemen, registration, enlistment and some related matters. Part 4 (s. 12-16) provides for postponement certificate, national hardship committee and exemption. Part 5 (s. 17-19) regulates secondment to service. Part 6 (s. 20-23) deals with units and ranks of the Service. Part 7 (s. 24-26) contains provisions regarding duties and employment of the Service. Part 8 (s. 27) deals with employer's obligations. Part 9 (s. 28-37) provides for discipline. Part 10 (s. 38-43) makes provision for miscellaneous offences. Part 11 (s. 44) deals with advisory committee; Part 12 (s. 45-47) with finances. Part 13 (s. 48) regulates pensions and gratuities. Part 14 (s. 49-50) contains miscellaneous provisions. Part 15 (s. 51-57) provides for dissolution of Zambia Youth Service Board.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mining Regulations 1971. S.I. No. 107.

Adoption: 1971-05-21 | ZMB-1971-R-17345

Covers outlets, ladderways, occupational safety, lighting, ventilation, and related matters.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (Deduction of Subscriptions) (No. 2) Order 1971. S.I. No. 81. (LS 1971 - Zam. lA).

Adoption: 1971-03-31 | ZMB-1971-R-17344

Zambia - - Law, Act

Lands Acquisitions Act (No. 2 of 1970), as amended through 1994. -

Adoption: 1970-02-18 | ZMB-1970-L-66218

Provides for compulsory acquisition of land and other property, as well as for some related matters. Also regulates compensation.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Zambia National Provident Fund Regulations (S. I. 269 of 1970), as amended up to 1971. -

Adoption: 1970 | ZMB-1970-R-65454

Part I: Preliminary. Part II: Registration of Employers and Identification of Employees. Part III: Contributions. Part IV: Benefit. Part V: Miscellaneous. 2 Schedules.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Exemption) Order (SI 343 of 1970). -

Adoption: 1970 | ZMB-1970-R-107970

Zambia - - Law, Act

State Security Act (No. 36 of 1969), as amended through 1985. -

Adoption: 1969-10-23 | ZMB-1969-L-66422

Contains provisions regarding state security. Inter alia deals with espionage, sabotage, as well as other activities perjudicial to the interests of the state.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Temporary Provisions) Act (No. 13 of 1969). -

Adoption: 1969-05-13 | ZMB-1969-L-66209

Provides for the application in Zambia of certain acts of the Parliament of the UK relating to merchant shipping. Divided into 8 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-3) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 4-12) regulates registration. Part 3 (s. 13-18) deals with masters and seamen. Part 4 (s. 19-25) provides for safety of shipping. Part 5 (s. 26-29) regulates shipping inquiries and courts. Part 6 (s. 30) deals with liability of shipowners. Part 7 (s. 31) regulates legal proceedings. Part 8 (s. 32-37) contains miscellaneous provisions.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Appeals to the Board) Rules (S. I. No. 382 of 1968). -

Adoption: 1968 | ZMB-1968-R-65342

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Paid Public Holidays (SI 425 of 1968). -

Adoption: 1968 | ZMB-1968-R-107971

Zambia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Construction (Safety and Health) Regulations 1967 (S.I. No. 420).

Adoption: 1967-12-06 | ZMB-1967-M-18834

Repeal the Building and Engineering Construction Regulations and the Building and Engineering Construction (Lifting Machinery) Regulations.

Zambia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Woodworking Machinery Regulations 1967. S.I. No. 253.

Adoption: 1967-07-01 | ZMB-1967-M-18832

Repeals the Woodworking Machinery Regulations made under the Factories Ordinance, Cap. 193.

Zambia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Trade Unions (Registration) Regulations 1967. S.I. No. 144.

Adoption: 1967-04-15 | ZMB-1967-M-18831

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Prescribed Particulars and Forms) Regulations (S. I. 154 of 167) as amended by S. I. No. 92 of 1994. -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65340

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Construction (Safety and Health) Regulations (S. I. No. 420 of 1967) as amended up to S. I. No. 90 of 1974. -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65343

Part I: Preliminary (interpretation, exemption). Part II: Scaffolds and Means of Access. Part III: Working Platforms, Working Places, Gangways, etc. Part IV: Lifting Machinery. Part V: Hoists. Part VI: Lifting Tackle and Plant. Part VII: Excavations, Shafts and Tunnels. Part VIII: Demolition. Part IX: Transport. Part X: Health . Part XI : Miscellaneous (temporary structures, prevention of drowning, guarding of machinery, electricity, duties of contractors and employers, duties of workers, etc.). 2 Schedules.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Electricity) Regulations (S. I. No. 254 of 1967), as amended up to S. I. No. 91 of 1974. -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65344

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Woodworking Machinery Regulations (S. I. No. 253 of 1967), as amended up to S. I. 94 of 1974. -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65345

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employers Exemption Order (No. 338 of 1967). -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65452

Provides for the exemption of employers of domestic workers in private households from regsitration requirements.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Bankruptcy Act (No. 27 of 1967) -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-L-66447

Regulates administration of bankruptcy of estates of debtors. Also provides for punishment of offences committed by debtors, for reciprocity in bankruptcy proceedings between Zambia and other countries, as well as for some related matters.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Prisons Act - Volume 7 -

Adoption: 1966-10-31 | ZMB-1966-L-66205

Comprehensive legislation on establishment of prisons, prison service, discipline of prison officers, and management and control of prisons and prisoners. Part 10 (s. 75-76) regulates employment of prisoners. Section 75 sets forth general requirement for prisoners to work. Also establishes that medical officer may excuse a prisoner from work or order that he perform light work. Women prisoners shall not be employed outside a prison except on the recommendation of a medical officer.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Factories Act [No. 2 of 1966] (Cap. 441). -

Adoption: 1966 | ZMB-1966-L-65341

Part I: Preliminary (definitions and interpretation). Part II: Administration (appointment and powers of inspectors, duty to assist them, etc.). Part III: Registration of Factories. Part IV: Appeals. Part V: Health: General Provisions (cleanliness, overcrowding, ventilation, lighting, sanitary conveniences, medical supervision). Part VI: Safety: General Provisions (prime movers, transmission and other machinery, fencing, dangerous substances, safety training, prevention of explosion and fire, safety arrangements, etc.). Part VII: Safety: Lifting Machinery. Part VIII: Safety: Steam Boilers, etc. Part IX: Welfare: General Provisions (drinking water, washing facilities, change rooms, first aid, etc.). Part X: Health, Safety and Welfare: Special Provisions (prevention of inhalation of dust or fumes, protective equipment, powers of inspectors, etc.). Part XI: Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Dangerous Occurences and Industrial Diseases. Part XII: Special Applications and Extensions (tenement factories, building operations, mines, etc.). Part XIII: Miscellaneous (periodical return of persons employed, registers and records, prohibition of deductions from wages). Part IV: Offences, Penalties and Legal Proceedings. Part XV: General (penalties and regulations). Schedule I: Dangerous Occurences. Schedule II: Industrial Diseases.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Zambia National Provident Fund Act (No. 1 of 1966) [as amended up to 1994] - Volume 15 -

Adoption: 1966 | ZMB-1966-L-65451

Part I: Preliminary. Part II: Zambia National Provident Fund. Part III: Contributing Employers and Eligible Employees. Part IV: Contributions and Payments to the Fund. Part V: Domestic Servants. Part VI: Benefit. Part VII: Financial. Part VIII: Legal. Part IX: Miscellaneous.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Regulations (SI 370 of 1966). -

Adoption: 1966 | ZMB-1966-R-107972

Zambia - - Law, Act

Zambia Police Act (No. 43 of 1965) (Cap. 107). -

Adoption: 1965-03-04 | ZMB-1965-L-66426

Comprehensive legislation on organisation, function and discipline of Zambia Police Force. Divided into 12 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-2) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 3-6) deals with composition and administration of Police Force. Part 3 (s. 7-12) provides for attestation, service and discharge. Part 4 (s. 13-25) regulates powers, duties and privileges of police officers. Part 5 (s. 26-28) provides for offence by police officers triable by criminal courts. Part 6 (s. 26-41) makes provision for discipline. Part 7 (s. 42-45) regulates disposal of unclaimed property. Part 8 (s. 46-47) deals with employment of police officers on special duty. Part 9 (s. 48-56) provides for special constables. Part 10 (s. 57) deals with pensions and gratuities; Part 11 (s. 58-61) with general offences. Part 12 (s. 62-64) contains miscellaneous provisions.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workers' Compensation Regulations (S. I. No. 143 of 1965), as amended up to 1995. -

Adoption: 1965 | ZMB-1965-R-65449

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Apprenticeship (Contract) Regulations (S. I. No. 311 of 1965). -

Adoption: 1965 | ZMB-1965-R-65456

Provides for minimum age of apprentice (15 years), length of apprenticeship and form of contract.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Apprenticeship Regulations (S. I. No. 288 of 1965). -

Adoption: 1965 | ZMB-1965-R-65458

Part I: Preliminary. Part II: Contracts of Apprenticeships. Part III: Qualifications for Apprenticeship. Part IV: Records and Returns. Part V: Period of Apprenticeship and Wages. Part VI: Practical Training and Efficiency Tests. Part VII: Classes and Correspondences Courses. Part VIII: Hours, Overtime and Holidays. Part IX: Offences and Penalties. Schedule.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Emergency Powers Act, Cap. 108 (No. 43 of 1964). -

Adoption: 1964-10-24 | ZMB-1964-L-66424

Empowers President to make emergency regulations whenever an emergency proclamation is in force. President may make provision for detention of persons and restriction of movement. President may also authorise taking into possession or control of any property or undertaking; entering and search of any premise, as well as some other measures.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Zambia Youth Service Act (No. 39 of 1964), as amended by Act No. 70 of 1970. -

Adoption: 1964-08-28 | ZMB-1964-L-66222

Establishes Zambia Youth Service Board, and regulates its functions, procedures and finances.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Apprenticeship Act (No. 36 of 1964)[as amended up to 1994] - Volume 15 -

Adoption: 1964 | ZMB-1964-L-65457

Makes provision for contracts of apprenticeship, appointment and powers of inspectors and provides for penalties for infringements of the Act.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Defence Act (No. 45 of 1964), as amended through 1994. -

Adoption: 1964 | ZMB-1964-L-66425

Comprehensive legislation on creation and maintenance of Zambian Defence Force. Divided into 11 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-7) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s.8) establishes Defence Council. Part 3 (s. 9-12) deals with officers. Part 4 (s. 13-17) regulates enlistment and terms of service in regular force. Part 5 (s. 29-135) provides for discipline, trial and punishment in military service. Part 6 (s. 136-153) deals with appeals from courts-martial. Part 7 (s. 154-163) regulates forfeitures and deductions and enforcement of maintenance liabilities. Part 8 (s. 164-189) contains provision regarding government. Part 10 (s. 199-205) deals with reserve force; Part 11 (s. 206-215) with application of Act.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Agricultural Lands Act, Cap. 187 (No. 57 of 1960). -

Adoption: 1960-12-23 | ZMB-1960-L-107961

An Act to provide for the establishment of the Agricultural Lands Board; to prescribe the composition and membership thereof; to prescribe its powers and functions; to provide for tenant farming schemes; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Maintenance Orders Act (No. 39 of 1960) (Cap. 55)

Adoption: 1960-08-26 | ZMB-1960-L-107878

An Act to make provision for the registration in the High Court or a subordinate court of certain maintenance orders made by the order of those courts; to provide for the enforcement and variation of registered orders; to provide for the attachment of sums falling to be paid by way of wages, salary or other earnings or by way of pension for the purpose of enforcing certain maintenance orders; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Preservation of Public Security Act (No. 5 of 1960), as amended through 1964. -

Adoption: 1960-03-04 | ZMB-1960-L-66423

Empowers president to take certain measures for the preservation of public security. These include prohibition of publication and dissemination of matter perjudicial to public security; prohibition, restriction and control of assemblies; and prohibition, restriction and control of residence, movement and transport of persons. President may also require persons to do work and render services.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Societies Rules (G.N. 119 of 1958).

Adoption: 1958 | ZMB-1958-R-50938

Regulates registration of societies, including trade unions.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Societies Act (Chapter 119) [as amended] - Volume 9

Adoption: 1958 | ZMB-1958-L-50937

Provides for the registration of societies, which shall include business companies, co-operative societies, and trade unions. Registration may be denied if a society appears to pursue interests that are incompatible with the welfare of Zambia (s. 8).