The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2019

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Jurisdiction: Tanzania
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Citation: The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2019
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This section says the Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2019, and it indicates that it amends certain written laws. This section says the laws listed in the Act’s Parts are amended as set out in those Parts, including Part II for the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act (Cap. 288). This Part must be read together with the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act, called the principal Act. An urban authority may make by-laws that attach fines, imprisonment, or both for breaches of by-laws or orders made under them. This Part is to be read together with the Tanzania Tourist Board Act, called the principal Act.

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AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2019, and it indicates that it amends certain written laws.

1. This Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2019. Amendment of certain Written Laws
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says the laws listed in the Act’s Parts are amended as set out in those Parts, including Part II for the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act (Cap. 288).

2. The Written Laws specified in various Parts of this Act are amended in the manner specified in their respective Parts. PART II AMENDMENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (URBAN AUTHORITIES) ACT, (CAP.288) Construction Cap.288

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AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act, called the principal Act.

3. This Part shall be read as one with the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. 3 (cid:1) (cid:1) No. 4 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2019 Amendment of section 97
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AI-assisted research summary: An urban authority may make by-laws that attach fines, imprisonment, or both for breaches of by-laws or orders made under them.

4. The principal Act is amended in section 97 by deleting subsection (1) and substituting for it the following: “(1) An urban authority may, in the by-laws it makes, annex to the breach of any by-law or any order made under it a fine, not exceeding three hundred term of thousand shillings or a imprisonment not exceeding twelve months or both and may subject to the limitations, annex different of imprisonment successive or continuous breaches of any by-laws.” different terms fines and for PART III AMENDMENT OF THE TANZANIA TOURIST BOARD ACT, (CAP. 364)

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AI-assisted research summary: This Part is to be read together with the Tanzania Tourist Board Act, called the principal Act.

5. This Part shall be read as one with the Tanzania Tourist Board Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”.
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AI-assisted research summary: The Board must notify the Attorney General about any impending or intended suit involving the Board, and the Attorney General may intervene in such matters through the Solicitor General.

6. The principal Act is amended in section 3, by- (a) inserting immediately after subsection (1) the following: “(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section the Attorney General shall have the right through the Solicitor General to intervene in any suit or matter instituted by or against the Board. Cap. 5 Cap.5 (3) Where the Attorney General intervenes in any matter pursuant to subsection (2), the provisions of the Government Proceedings Act, shall apply in relation to the proceedings of that suit or matter as if it has been instituted against the Government: Provided that, the requirement of ninety days notice of the intention to the Government as stipulated under the Government Proceedings Act shall not apply where the Attorney General intervenes under this section. (4) The Board shall have the duty through the 4 Construction Cap. 364 Amendment of section 3 (cid:1) (cid:1) No. 4 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2019 Ministry, to notify the Attorney General of any impending suit or intention to institute a suit or matter for or against the Board. (5) The execution of any court order against the Board shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the Government Proceedings Act relating to the satisfaction of orders against the Government.” (b) renumbering subsection (2) as subsection (6). Addition of section 3A
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the principal Act is being amended by adding a new section 3A after section 3.

7. The principal Act is amended by inserting immediately after section 3 the following new section 3A: “Object and purpose of Board
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AI-assisted research summary: The Board must market Tanzania as a leading destination for international and domestic tourists.

3A. The object and purpose of the Board shall be to market Tanzania as a leading for international and domestic tourists.”(cid:1) destination tourism Amendment of section 4
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AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces section 4 so the Board must carry out specified tourism marketing functions.

8. The principal Act is amended in section 4, by deleting subsection (1) and substituting for it the following- “(1) The functions of the Board shall be to develop and implement all aspects of marketing of Tanzania tourism destination and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing: (a) to develop, implement and coordinate the the Tourism Marketing Strategy destination; for (b) to develop and be the custodian of Tanzania Destination Brand; (c) to establish, promote and enforce standards and guidelines on promotion of quality tourism for Tanzania destination; (d) to market domestic tourism; (e) to foster public and private sector stakeholders’ engagement and collaboration in marketing and promotion of tourism; (f) to promote Meetings, Incentive travel, Conferences and Events (MICE) tourism by undertaking but not limited to the following functions: 5 (cid:1) (cid:1) No. 4 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2019 (i) providing guidance, support and marketing services; and investments (ii) promoting facilities and services; in MICE (g) to encourage investments in tourism sector aimed at enhancing competitiveness of Tanzania destination; (h) to organize, conduct or co-ordinate exhibitions and related promotion platforms that aim at promoting tourism in Tanzania; (i) to encourage and provide technical support tourism of cultural and promotion enterprises and their products; (j) to conduct research, studies and surveys aimed at identifying tourism market and industry needs which are necessary for the purpose of carrying out its functions and advising stakeholders accordingly; and (k) to sensitize and local communities to benefit from available tourism opportunities.” support the Amendment of section 7
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AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by replacing part of section 7 and notes an amendment to section 13.

9. The principal Act is amended in section 7, by deleting paragraphs (a) and (b) and substituting for them the following- “(a) such moneys as may be appropriated by Parliament for the object and purpose of the Board; any sums which may be provided from the Tourism Development Levy established under section 59 of the Tourism Act;” (b) Amendment of section 13
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 13(1) of the principal Act by deleting paragraph (b) and replacing “Managing Director” with “General Manager” wherever it appears there.

10. The principal Act is amended in section 13(1), by in the words deleting paragraph (b) and substituting for “Managing Director”. the words “General Manager” appearing them Amendment
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 15 of the principal Act, replacing references to “tourist agent” with “tourism operator” and “tourist operator,” and changing one penalty amount to not less than one million shillings.

11. The principal Act is amended in section 15: (cid:1) 6 (cid:1) No. 4 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2019 of section 15 (a) in subsection (1), by deleting the words "tourist agent" and substituting for them the words "tourism operator"; (b) in subsection (2), by deleting the words "tourist agent" and substituting for them the words "tourist operator" and by deleting the words “not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings” and substituting for them the words “not less than one million shillings”. Amendment of Schedule
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AI-assisted research summary: This amendment changes the Board’s composition and appointment process.

12. The Schedule to the principal Act is amended in paragraph 1, by- (a) deleting subparagraphs (1) and (2) of the Schedule and substituting for them the following: “(1) The Board shall consist of the Chairman who shall be appointed by the President and other members to be appointed by the Minister as follows- (a) the Director of Tourism; (b) a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; (c) a representative of the Ministry of Finance and Planning; (d) two representatives of the Confederation of Tourism Operators appointed from amongst nine names nominated or proposed by associations of confederation; and (e) a Certified Accountant.” (b) renumbering subparagraphs (3) and (4) as subparagraphs (2) and (3). Passed by the National Assembly on the 31st January, 2019. STEPHEN KAGAIGAI Clerk of the National Assembly (cid:1) 7

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