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Border Management and Trade Facilitation Act, 2018

This Act may be cited as the Border Management and Trade Facilitation Act, 2018. This section defines key terms used in the Act, including border authorities, border controls, border agreements, officers, and…

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Act 12 of 2018
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“This Act may be cited as the Border Management and Trade Facilitation Act, 2018.”

This Act may be cited as the Border Management and Trade Facilitation Act, 2018. This section defines key terms used in the Act, including border authorities, border controls, border agreements, officers, and trade-facilitation concepts. Zambia’s laws and an adjoining party State’s laws apply in the control zone to enable border controls at a one-stop border post. The Minister may add or remove an applicable law from the Schedule by statutory notice, and the Act prevails if an applicable law conflicts with it. The Zambia Revenue Authority is the lead agency at ports of entry and coordinates border operations; the customs services division must perform the lead agency’s functions under this Act.

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This Act may be cited as the Border Management and Trade Facilitation Act, 2018.

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Border agreements made before this Act starts are treated as if made under it and must be implemented under this Act.

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Provision 56Short title 3OffenceCommencement

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PART I

§ 12Short title

This Act may be cited as the Border Management and Trade Facilitation Act, 2018.

1. This Act may be cited as the Border Management and Trade Short title Facilitation Act, 2018.
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§ 2Short titleShort title

This section defines key terms used in the Act, including border authorities, border controls, border agreements, officers, and trade-facilitation concepts.

2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— Interpretation “adjoining State” means a State that shares a common border with Zambia; “applicable laws” means, in relation to— (a) Zambia, the laws listed in the Schedule; and (b) an adjoining State, the laws listed in a border agreement or any law of the adjoining State which corresponds to this Act; 256 No. 12 of 2018] Border Management and Trade Facilitation “appropriate authority” means a border authority or statutory body with functions related to, or impacting on, the importation, exportation, clearance, control or regulation of goods, control of persons entering or exiting Zambia and regulation of services relating to the movement and clearance of goods and persons to, from and across ports of entry; “border” means the boundary that demarcates the territory between Zambia and an adjoining State; “border agreement” means an agreement relating to the establishment of one-stop border post or a simplified trading arrangement, entered into by the Government and an adjoining State in accordance with section 15; “border authority” means a public authority exercising border controls at a port of entry; “border control” means any border- related measure, check, notification, requirement, clearance or authorisation provided in the relevant laws; “border infrastructure” means offices, other buildings and facilities at a port of entry and in a control zone; “Committee” means the National Committee on Trade Facilitation established under section 7; that “competent authority” means an authority named in a border agreement is entitled to issue and receive authorisations, notifications or act in a particular matter on behalf of Zambia or an adjoining State, as the case may be; “control zone” means that part of the territory of an adjoining State or Zambia within which officers are empowered to effect border controls; “customs port” has the meaning assigned to the words in the Cap. 322 Customs and Excise Act; Cap. 322 “Customs Services Division” means the Customs and Excise Division of the Zambia Revenue Authority, as provided for in the Customs and Excise Act; “exclusive use area” means an area in a control zone dedicated for the exclusive use of an adjoining State or Zambia; “facilitation agent” means a person, other than an officer, who is registered in accordance with any law to provide services for the completion of border controls by passengers or freight, or provides a service related to facilitation of international trade and travel, in accordance with this Act, and any other law; Border Management and Trade Facilitation [No. 12 of 2018 257 Act No. 18 of 2010 “Immigration Department” means the Department in the Ministry responsible for matters of immigration as provided in the Immigration and Deportation Act, 2010; “Law enforcement agency” means any person or agency empowered to enforce the law, by the Laws of Zambia or of a law of an adjoining State; “lead agency” means the authority designated as lead agency in accordance with section 5; “officer” means an officer of an adjoining State or a public officer of Zambia who is responsible for exercising border controls and other functions in accordance with this Act, any other law in Zambia or an adjoining State; “one-stop border post” means a border post established under an agreement between two countries sharing a border; “Partner State” means a State Party to a border agreement; “simplified trading arrangement” means a border arrangement to simplify clearing procedures and reduce the cost of trading for small scale cross border traders; “single window system” means a facility that allows persons involved in trade and transport to lodge standardised information and documents at a single entry point to fulfill import, export and transit related regulatory requirements; and “trade facilitation” means the simplification, standardisation and harmonisation of activities, practices, procedures and formalities involved in the movement, clearance and release of goods, including goods in transit, at a port of entry.
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§ 3ApplicationProvision

Zambia’s laws and an adjoining party State’s laws apply in the control zone to enable border controls at a one-stop border post.

3. The applicable laws of Zambia and of an adjoining State apply in the control zone for the purpose of enabling officers of Zambia, and those of an adjoining State which is a party to an agreement, to carry out border controls at a one-stop border post. Application
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§ 4Legislation related to one-stop border postProvision

The Minister may add or remove an applicable law from the Schedule by statutory notice, and the Act prevails if an applicable law conflicts with it.

4. (1) The legislation listed in the Schedule relates to a one- stop border post and is the basis for border control operations by the institution specified in that legislation. Legislation related to one-stop border post (2) Where the provisions of an applicable law are inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. (3) The Minister may, by statutory notice, add or remove an applicable law from the Schedule. 258 No. 12 of 2018] Border Management and Trade Facilitation Lead agency for coordinating operations Cap. 321 Functions of lead Agency Constitution and composition of National Committee on Trade Facilitation PART II BORDER MANAGEMENT
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§ 56Provision

The Zambia Revenue Authority is the lead agency at ports of entry and coordinates border operations; the customs services division must perform the lead agency’s functions under this Act.

5. (1) The Zambia Revenue Authority established under the Zambia Revenue Authority Act is the lead agency at ports of entry and is responsible for coordinating border operations. (2) The division responsible for customs services shall perform the functions of the lead agency in accordance with this Act.
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§ 67Provision

The lead agency must coordinate border-related operations and agreements, enforce declaration-processing deadlines, and ensure border-post authorities work in a coordinated and compliant way.

6. (1) The lead agency shall— (a) coordinate the import and export of goods and services and the conduct of facilitation of agents in control zones; (b) enforce deadlines for declaration processing; (c) facilitate the coordination of any crisis response strategy at a port of entry; and (d) coordinate the implementation of border agreements at ports of entry in accordance with this Act and the provisions of the border agreement. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) and for the purposes of section 15(3) (a), the lead agency shall ensure that appropriate authorities operating at one- stop border posts in a control zone— (a) coordinate their functions, systems and processes in a manner that provides uniformity of approach and as agreed between the Partner States; (b) monitor the operations to ensure full compliance with this Act or a border agreement; and (c) perform such other functions as may be assigned in an
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§ 7Lead agency for coordinating operationsProvision

This section creates the National Committee on Trade Facilitation and sets who appoints or elects its members and officers, how often it must meet, and who decides its pay.

7. applicable law, any other law or a border agreement. (1) There is constituted a National Committee on Trade Facilitation, which consists of the following part-time members appointed by the Minister: (a) representatives of appropriate authorities responsible for the implementation of the applicable laws; and (b) five representatives from facilitation agents. (2) The representative referred to in subsection (1) shall be recommended by the appropriate authorities. (3) The Minister shall appoint the Chairperson of the Committee from amongst the members of the Committee. (4) The members of the Committee shall elect the Vice- Chairperson of the Committee from amongst themselves. Border Management and Trade Facilitation [No. 12 of 2018 259 (5) The Committee shall meet at least twice in a year. (6) The Committee may, subject to this Act, regulate its own procedure. (7) The Committee shall be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Minister may determine with the approval of the Emoluments Commission.
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§ 8Functions of National Committee on Trade FacilitationProvision

The National Committee on Trade Facilitation must coordinate border management and trade facilitation policy, develop specific one-stop border control programmes, and carry out any other function the Minister assigns.

8. (1) The National Committee on Trade Facilitation shall— coordinate policy on border management controls and facilitation of trade; and (a) (b) develop specific programmes for the establishment and implementation of one-stop border controls. (2) Subject to subsection (1), the National Committee on Trade Facilitation shall perform any other function that the Minister may assign. Functions of National Committee on Trade Facilitation
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§ 9National Committee on Trade Facilitation SecretariatProvision

The Minister must designate a trade-ministry department as the secretariat for the National Committee on Trade Facilitation, and that secretariat handles the committee’s day-to-day administration under the Ministry’s supervision.

9. (1) The Minister shall designate a department in the Ministry responsible for trade to be the secretariat of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation and may be assisted by the Customs Services Division. National Committee on Trade Facilitation Secretariat (2) The secretariat is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day affairs of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation under the general supervision of the Ministry responsible for trade.
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§ 10Free movement of officers in control zonesProvision

Officers may move freely in a control zone for official purposes, do not need to show a passport or visa there, and may pass border controls with the required identity/status evidence. The lead agency must set how many officers will work in the control zone after consulting the relevant authorities.

10. For the purposes of this Act, an officer— (a) shall move freely in a control zone for official purposes; shall not be required to produce a passport or visa; and (b) (c) may pass through border controls of a Partner State on production of appropriate evidence of the officer’s identity and status as provided in a border agreement. (1) The lead agency, in consultation with the appropriate authorities and competent authority of a Partner State, shall determine the number of officers who shall perform duties in a control zone, taking into account the volume of traffic.
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§ 11Number of officers, names and designationsProvision

The lead agency must письменно tell the adjoining State the names and designations of Zambian officers working in a control zone, and must promptly report any changes.

11. (2) The lead agency shall inform the adjoining State, in writing, of the names and designation of the Zambian officers that shall be working within a control zone and, in the event of any change, the lead agency shall promptly communicate that change to the adjoining State.
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§ 12Identification of officersProvision

Officers must wear the official uniform and visible insignia, and show their official identification card when working in a control zone; if they are not required to wear uniform for their work, they must still show the identification card.

12. (1) An officer shall, while performing duties in a control zone, wear the official uniform and visible distinctive insignia of the respective appropriate authority or adjoining State and visibly display the officially issued identification card. Free movement of officers in control zones Number of officers, names and designations Identification of officers 260 No. 12 of 2018] Border Management and Trade Facilitation Carrying of weapons Protection and assistance to officers and compensation (2) Where an officer is not required to wear uniform, by virtue of the officer’s work, such officer shall display the officially issued identification card.
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§ 13Carrying of weaponsProvision

An officer must not carry a firearm in a control zone unless an exception applies.

13. An officer shall not carry a firearm in a control zone, except where— (a) (b) the officer belongs to a law enforcement agency of Zambia or an adjoining State duly authorised by law to carry a firearm; or specifically authorised by the Ministry responsible for home affairs as specified in a border agreement.
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§ 14Protection and assistance to officers and compensationProvision

The lead agency and competent authorities in an adjoining State must give protection and assistance to officers operating in a control zone, subject to any border agreement.

14. (1)The lead agency and the competent authorities in an adjoining State shall grant protection and assistance to officers operating in a control zone, as provided in a border agreement. (2) A claim for compensation for loss, injury or damage caused by or to either officers of Zambia or an officer of an adjoining State in the course of performing functions in a control zone shall be subject to the laws of the respective State as if the circumstance giving rise to the claim had occurred in that State. PART III BORDER AGREEMENTS Border agreements
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§ 15Border agreementsProvision

The President may make border agreements with a neighbouring State and may delegate those powers to the Minister.

15. (1) The President may enter into a one-stop border agreement or a simplified border agreement with an adjoining State for purposes of trade facilitation and ensuring reciprocity in the application of border controls. (2)The President may delegate the powers conferred under subsection (1) to the Minister. (3) A one-stop border agreement may provide for— (a) border controls to be undertaken by officers in a control zone located in Zambia or within the adjoining State; (b) officers of Zambia and officers of the adjoining State, to exercise border controls in accordance with the applicable laws, including the exercise of any powers of arrest, search, seizure and detention of persons and goods; the appointment of competent authorities for communication purposes; (c) (d) harmonisation of the infrastructure and facilities in control zones through coordinated designs and procurement of related construction, maintenance and management services; Border Management and Trade Facilitation [No. of 2018 261 (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) synchronisation of hours of operation within control zones and modification of business days and hours for operations in a control zone; thresholds and products for the application of simplified trade arrangements; joint exit and entry formalities; simplification of customs and origin documentation; processes and procedures of carrying out border controls and handovers; procedures for financial arrangements relating to free transfer of money and trade facilitation within a control zone; appointment and functions of facilitation agents in a control zone; information sharing and confidentiality; and (m) dispute resolution.
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§ 16Publication of border agreementProvision

The Minister must publish a border agreement in the Gazette within 30 days after it enters into force.

16. The Minister shall cause a border agreement to be published in the Gazette, within thirty days of that agreement entering into force. Publication of border agreement Establishment and designation of control zones PART IV CONTROL ZONES AND FACILITIES IN CONTROL ZONES
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PART IV

§ 17Establishment and designation of control zonesProvision

The Minister may create control zones with an adjoining State by border agreement, and must create control zones at ports of entry for one-stop border processing after consulting relevant authorities.

17. (1) The Minister may, in collaboration with an adjoining State, through a border agreement, establish and designate control zones at their common ports of entry. (2) The Minister shall, in consultation with relevant appropriate authorities, establish and designate control zones at ports of entry for one-stop border processing arrangements. (3) An appropriate authority operating in a control zone for purposes of offering one-stop border processing arrangements shall do so in accordance with this Act. (4) The Minister may, in collaboration with an adjoining State, through a border agreement, establish and designate control zones at their common ports of entry for the implementation of one-stop border processing arrangements, on terms and conditions that may be specified in the border agreement. (5) A control zone established and designated in accordance with subsection (3) may, be wholly or partially located in Zambia or an adjoining State or be in some other mutually agreed configuration as specified in a border agreement. 262 No. 12 of 2018] Border Management and Trade Facilitation Exclusive use areas within control zones Traffic control Operating days and hours Cap. 322 Cap. 322 Equipment for official use Communication equipment in control zones (6) A control zone established and designated, in accordance with subsection (1), shall be so arranged that, for each direction of travel, border controls shall be carried out at the port of entry or, depending on the configuration, from a single stop location.
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§ 18Exclusive use areas within control zonesProvision

Officers control entry over exclusive use areas and may ask the adjoining State’s competent authorities for assistance.

18. (1) There shall be exclusive use areas within a control zone which may be clearly identified by official signs. (2) Officers shall have control of entry over exclusive use areas and may request for assistance from competent authorities of the adjoining State.
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§ 19Traffic controlProvision

The lead agency and competent authorities of an adjoining State must implement measures to effectively control traffic in control zones.

19. The lead agency and competent authorities of an adjoining State shall implement measures for effective control of traffic in control zones.
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§ 20Operating days and hoursProvision

The provision says the Customs and Excise Act must set operating days and hours for a One-Stop Border Post, and a border agreement may set synchronized business days and hours for operations in a control zone.

20. (1) The Customs and Excise Act shall specify the operating days and hours at a One-Stop Border Post. (2) Despite the Customs and Excise Act, a border agreement may provide for synchronised business days and hours for operations in a control zone.
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§ 21Equipment for official useProvision

Equipment needed for official functions in a control zone can be moved freely within the zone and is not treated as imports or exports when entering or leaving, if declarations are made and proper inventories are kept.

21. Subject to declarations being made and appropriate inventories being kept, all equipment which is necessary to enable an officer of Zambia or an adjoining State to carry out official functions in a control zone shall be freely transferable within the control zone and shall not be regarded as imports or exports on entry or exit.
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§ 22Communication equipment in control zonesProvision

An officer of an adjoining State may set up communication links in Zambia for official functions, and the lead agency may help arrange communication services when needed.

22. (1) An officer of an adjoining State is, while performing official functions in Zambia, authorised to establish communication links to the adjoining State that are required for that purpose, including the extension of the local area telecommunication and other networks into the control zone of the adjoining State. (2) The lead agency may, where necessary, assist an officer of an adjoining State to obtain telecommunications and other communication services, subject to the necessary legal authorisations, prevailing commercial costs and conditions. PART V CONDUCT OF BORDER CONTROLS Border controls in control zones by officers of adjoining State
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§ 23Border controls in control zones by officers of adjoining StateProvision

Officers of an adjoining State may carry out border controls in a control zone if the border agreement allows it, and they must follow the adjoining State’s laws when doing so.

23. (1) The officers of an adjoining State may carry out border controls, on a reciprocal basis, within a control zone in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in a border agreement. (2) Where officers of the adjoining State exercise border controls, as specified in subsection (1),they shall do so in accordance with the laws of the adjoining State. Border Management and Trade Facilitation [No. of 2018 263 Joint controls Use of single window system Simplified trading arrangements
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§ 2425. Use of single window systemProvision

Officers of Zambia and an adjoining State may jointly conduct border controls, and a Partner State may rely on the other State’s inspection and search results.

24. (1) Officers of Zambia and an adjoining State may jointly conduct border controls. (2) Despite subsection (1), a Partner State may rely on the inspection and search results of the officers of the other State.
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§ 25Use of single window systemProvision

The Minister may make regulations prescribing guidelines for using the single window system.

25. (1) The single window system shall be used in carrying out border controls and operations. (2) The Minister may, by regulation, prescribe guidelines for the utilisation of the single window system.
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§ 26Simplified trading arrangementsProvision

The Minister may make simplified trading agreements with an adjoining State for small scale cross-border trade, after consulting the Minister responsible for finance.

26. (1) The Minister, in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, may enter into agreements providing for simplified trading arrangements between Zambia and an adjoining State to facilitate small scale cross border trade. (2) An agreement with an adjoining State on simplified trading arrangements shall, include — (a) (b) (c) simplified customs and origin conferring documentation; a maximum value threshold within which the simplified trading arrangement applies; and a list of products, agreed with the adjoining State, to which the simplified trading arrangement applies. (3) For the purposes of this section, a “small scale cross border trade” shall be as defined in a simplified trading arrangement. PART VI FACILITATION AGENTS
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§ 27Access to control zones by facilitation agentsProvision

Facilitation agents may access control zones and facilities for official purposes if they present a valid identity and status card from the lead agency, and they must visibly display that card while in the control zone.

27. (1) A facilitation agent shall have reasonable access to a control zone and facilities in a control zone for official purposes on presenting a valid identity and status card issued for that purpose by the lead agency. Access to control zones by facilitation agents (2) A facilitation agent shall, while in the control zone, visibly display the identity card issued for that purpose by the lead agency. (3) For the purposes of subsection (1), a facilitation agent shall not be required to produce a travel document or visa.
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§ 28Performance of functions in control zonesProvision

A facilitation agent working in a control zone must follow the relevant laws and provide services under the border control laws that apply to the Partner State with jurisdiction.

28. (1) A facilitation agent shall, in the performance of functions in a control zone, be subject to the laws of Zambia or of an adjoining State, as the case may be. Performance of functions in control zones (2) Despite subsection (1), a facilitation agent shall provide services in accordance with the border control laws of the Partner State under whose jurisdiction that facilitation agent falls.
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§ 29Communication with officesProvision

A facilitation agent may communicate with offices outside a control zone while performing functions there.

29. A facilitation agent may, whilst performing functions in a control zone, communicate with that agent’s offices outside the control zone and to establish such communications as may be required for that purpose. Communication with offices 264 No. 12 of 2018] Border Management and Trade Facilitation Laws of adjoining State to apply in control zones PART VII APPLICATION OF BORDER CONTROL LAWS AND CRIMINAL LAWS
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§ 30Laws of adjoining State to apply in control zonesProvision

If Zambia and the adjoining State have reciprocal arrangements, the adjoining State’s border-control laws apply in the Zambia control zone.

30. (1) Where there are reciprocal arrangements between Zambia and the adjoining State, the laws relating to border controls of the adjoining State shall apply in a control zone located in Zambia and be effected by the officers of the adjoining State in the same way as in the adjoining State. (2) A contravention of the laws relating to border controls of the adjoining State which is detected in the control zone located in Zambia shall be subject to the laws of the adjoining State as if the breach had occurred in the adjoining State. Criminal acts for non- border control laws
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§ 31Criminal acts for non-border control lawsOffence

Law enforcement agencies must deal with non-border control related criminal offences in a control zone in Zambia according to the relevant laws.

31. The law enforcement agencies shall deal with non- border control related criminal offences committed in a control zone in Zambia in accordance with the relevant laws. PART VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS
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PART VIII

§ 32Transitional provisionsCommencement

Border agreements made before this Act starts are treated as if made under it and must be implemented under this Act.

32. A border agreement entered into before the commencement of this Act is deemed to have been entered into under this Act and shall be implemented in accordance with this Act.
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§ 33Temporary measuresProvision

An appropriate authority may take temporary measures at borders for defence, security, public safety, public order, or public health reasons, and those measures must not last more than three months at a time.

33. (1) An appropriate authority may at borders take temporary measures in the interests of defence, security, public safety, public order or public health. (2) The temporary measures, referred to in subsection (1), shall not exceed a period of three months at a time.
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§ 34RegulationsProvision

The Minister may make regulations by statutory instrument, and must make regulations on the listed border-related matters.

34. (1) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations providing for a matter which by this Act is required to be prescribed or which is necessary to be prescribed to give effect to the purposes of this Act. (2) Despite the generality of subsection (1), the Minister shall make regulations— (a) prescribing operational procedures for the harmonisation of documents and entrenchment of existing arrangements for people living around a common border; (b) for the harmonisation of border infrastructure and facilities in control zones; (c) for movement in control zones; and (d) for the implementation of border agreements and arrangements.
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§ 35Rules by lead agencyProvision

The lead agency may make rules about processes and procedures that facilitate trade, as long as the rules are not inconsistent with this Act or any other written law.

35. The lead agency may make rules not inconsistent with this Act or any other written law, in respect of processes and procedures to facilitate trade as provided in this Act.
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§ 36Repeal of Act No. 8 of 2009Repeal

This section repeals the One-stop Border Control Act, 2009.

36. The One-stop Border Control Act, 2009 is repealed. Transitional provisions Temporary measures Regulations Rules by lead agency Repeal of Act No. 8 of 2009 Border Management and Trade Facilitation [No. 12 of 2018 265 SCHEDULE (Section 4 (1)) Applicable Laws
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§ 12Provision

This provision names the Agriculture (Fertilizer and Feed) Act, Cap 226.

1. The Agriculture (Fertilizer and Feed) Act, Cap 226;
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§ 2Short titleShort title

This section cites the Animal Health Act No. 27 of 2010.

2. The Animal Health Act No. 27 of 2010;
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§ 3ApplicationProvision

This provision cites the Anti-Human Trafficking Act No. 11 of 2008.

3. The Anti-Human Trafficking Act No. 11 of 2008;
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§ 67Provision

This provision cites the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.

6. The Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017 ;
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§ 10Free movement of officers in control zonesProvision

This provision cites the Customs and Excise Act, Cap 322.

10. The Customs and Excise Act, Cap 322;
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§ 11Number of officers, names and designationsProvision

This section cites the Dairy Industry Development Act No. 22 of 2010.

11. The Dairy Industry Development Act No. 22 of 2010;
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§ 13Carrying of weaponsProvision

This section cites the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act No. 21 of 2009.

13. The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act No. 21 of 2009;
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§ 14Protection and assistance to officers and compensationProvision

This section cites the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011.

14. The Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011;
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§ 15Border agreementsProvision

This provision cites the Financial Intelligence Centre Act No. 43 of 2010.

15. The Financial Intelligence Centre Act No. 43 of 2010;
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§ 19Traffic controlProvision

This section identifies the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010.

19. The Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010;
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§ 20Operating days and hoursProvision

This section cites the Immigration and Deportation Act No. 18 of 2010.

20. The Immigration and Deportation Act No. 18 of 2010;
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§ 21Equipment for official useProvision

This section cites the Information and Communications Technology Act No. 15 of 2009.

21. The Information and Communications Technology Act No. 15 of 2009;
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§ 22Communication equipment in control zonesProvision

This provision only cites the Local Government Act, No. of 2018.

22. The Local Government Act, No. of 2018;
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§ 23Border controls in control zones by officers of adjoining StateProvision

This section cites the Medicines and Allied Substances Act No. 3 of 2013.

23. The Medicines and Allied Substances Act No. 3 of 2013;
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§ 25Use of single window systemProvision

This section cites the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, Cap 98.

25. The Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, Cap 98;
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§ 26Simplified trading arrangementsProvision

This provision cites the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Cap 96.

26. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Cap 96;
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§ 27Access to control zones by facilitation agentsProvision

This section names the National Health Insurance Act No. 2 of 2018.

27. The National Health Insurance Act No. 2 of 2018;
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§ 28Performance of functions in control zonesProvision

This section cites the National Road Fund Act No. 13 of 2002.

28. The National Road Fund Act No. 13 of 2002;
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§ 30Laws of adjoining State to apply in control zonesProvision

30. The Penal Code, Cap 87; 266 No. 12 of 2018] Border Management and Trade Facilitation

30. The Penal Code, Cap 87; 266 No. 12 of 2018] Border Management and Trade Facilitation
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§ 31Criminal acts for non-border control lawsProvision

This section cites the Plant Pests and Diseases Act, Cap 233.

31. The Plant Pests and Diseases Act, Cap 233;
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§ 32Transitional provisionsProvision

This section cites the Plant Variety and Seeds Act, Cap 236.

32. The Plant Variety and Seeds Act, Cap 236;
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§ 34RegulationsProvision

This section cites the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001.

34. The Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001;
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§ 35Rules by lead agencyProvision

This provision cites the Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore Act No. 16 of 2016.

35. The Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore Act No. 16 of 2016;
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§ 38The Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002Provision

This line identifies Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002.

38. The Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002;
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§ 40The Zambia Revenue Authority Act, Cap. 321; andProvision

This text cites the Zambia Revenue Authority Act, Cap. 321.

40. The Zambia Revenue Authority Act, Cap. 321; and
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§ 41The Zambia Wildlife Act No. 14 of 2015Provision

Section 41 refers to the Zambia Wildlife Act No. 14 of 2015.

41. The Zambia Wildlife Act No. 14 of 2015.
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6 referenced instruments

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2 instruments

  • Act No. 8 of 2009 This section repeals the One-stop Border Control Act, 2009

    Section 36

  • Folklore Act

    Section 35

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1 instrument

  • Money Laundering Act

    Section 34

N–S

2 instruments

  • Proceeds of Crime Act

    Section 19

  • Road Traffic Act

    Section 38

T–Z

1 instrument

  • Zambia who is responsible for exercising border controls and other functions in accordance with this Act

    Section 2

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