Zimbabwe
Produce Export Act
Chapter 18:17
- Published in Government Gazette
- Commenced on 10 June 1921
- [This is the version of this document at 31 December 2016 and includes any amendments published up to 31 December 2017.]
- [Note: This version of the Act was revised and consolidated by the Law Development Commission of Zimbabwe]
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Produce Export Act [Chapter 18:17].2. Interpretation
3. Prohibition of export
4. Export without inspection when arrangements made for inspection outside Zimbabwe
Notwithstanding anything in section three contained, the Controller may issue written authority for the export of produce without inspection and grading when arrangements have been made to his satisfaction for the inspection and grading of such produce outside Zimbabwe.5. Powers of President
The President may, by statutory instrument—6. Regulations
7. Penalties
8. Penalties for fraudulent acts
Any person who—9. Appeal from decisions of inspectors
Any owner of produce intended for export being dissatisfied with the decision of or action taken by an inspector under this Act may appeal to the Controller against such decision or action. A further inspection shall thereupon be made by the same or another inspector. If, as the result of such inspection, the decision or action appealed against is altered in favour of the appellant, no fees shall be charged for such second inspection. If the owner is still dissatisfied with the decision or action of the inspector, he may appeal to a board to be appointed by the President. Before the matter is referred to the board, the person appealing shall deposit at the office of the Controller such reasonable amounts as, in the Controller’s opinion, will be sufficient to defray the costs of the appeal. Such board shall consist of three members, of whom one shall be the Controller and at least one shall be directly interested in the kind of produce giving rise to the dispute.The decision of the board shall be final and the cost of appeal shall be in the discretion of the board.10. Payments to members of appeal boards
The members of the board may be paid allowances for each day necessarily spent in travelling to and from the place where the appeal is heard, and allowances for such days as may be necessarily occupied in hearing and determining the appeal, and such allowances shall be costs of the appeal.11. Appointment of officers
Subject to the law relating to the Public Service, the Minister of Agriculture may appoint a controller and inspectors and such other officers as may be necessary for the due administration of this Act.History of this document
31 December 2016 this version
Consolidation
10 June 1921
Commenced