Metrology (Amendment) Act, 2026

2. Section 2 of the principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following new definitions in the appropriate places in alphabetical order: Amendment of section 2 “Energy Regulation Board” means the Energy Regulation Board established under the Energy Regulation Act; and “higher education institution” has the meaning assigned to the words in the Higher Education Act; Cap.436 Cap.136 Single copies of this Act may be obtained from the Government Printer, P.O. Box 30136, 10101, Lusaka, Price K8.00 each 620 No. 24 of 2026] Metrology (Amendment) Repeal and replacement of section 7 Board of Agency

3. The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 7 and the substitution therefor of the following:

7. (1) There is constituted the Board of the Agency which consists of the following part-time members appointed by the Minister: (a) a representative of the ministry responsible for industry; (b) a representative of the Attorney- General; (c) a representative of the Energy Regulation Board; (d) a representative of a higher education institution with knowledge and experience in measurements; (e) a representative of an association engaged in consumer protection, with knowledge and experience in matters relating to consumer protection; and (f) two persons from the private sector with knowledge and experience in matters relevant to this Act. (2) The ministries, institutions and organisations referred to in subsection (1) shall nominate their representatives for appointment by the Minister. (3) The Minister shall appoint the Chairperson from among the members of the Board referred to under subsection (1)(c) to (f). (4) The members shall elect the Vice- Chairperson from among themselves. (5) A person shall not be appointed as a member of the Board if that person is— (a) not a citizen; (b) an undischarged bankrupt; (c) legally disqualified from performing the functions of a member; or Metrology (Amendment) [No. 24 of 2026 621 (d) convicted of an offence under this Act or any other written law and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months without an option of a fine. (6) The First Schedule applies to the Board.

4. The First Schedule to the principal Act is amended by the repeal of the heading and the substitution therefor of the following: Repeal and replacement of heading to First Schedule FIRST SCHEDULE (Sections 3(3) and 7(6)) PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE ZAMBIA METROLOGY AGENCY 622