One-Stop Border Control Act, 2009

This section is an interpretation heading for Part II on One-Stop Border Agreements.

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Jurisdiction: Zambia
Instrument: Act or statute
Citation: Act 8 of 2009
Version: Undated source snapshot
Language: en
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This section is an interpretation heading for Part II on One-Stop Border Agreements. This section is titled “Application of relevant legislation in control zone.” Section 6 is titled “Legislation related to one-stop border post.” Copies of the Act can be obtained from the Government Printer for K1,000 each. In the control zone, the relevant laws of Zambia and an adjoining State apply so officers can carry out border controls at a one-stop border post.

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In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is an interpretation heading for Part II on One-Stop Border Agreements.

2. Interpretation PART II ONE-STOP BORDER AGRlF.MENTS

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PART II

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Application ofrelevant legislation in conrrol zone
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Application of relevant legislation in control zone.”

4. Application ofrelevant legislation in conrrol zone
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Legislation related to one-stop border post
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AI-assisted research summary: Section 6 is titled “Legislation related to one-stop border post.”

6. Legislation related to one-stop border post
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Transitional provision
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AI-assisted research summary: Copies of the Act can be obtained from the Government Printer for K1,000 each.

8. Transitional provision Copies of this Act can he ohtainedfrom 1he Government Printe1; P.O. Box 30136, I0/01 Lusaka. />rice KJ.000 each. · One-Stop Border Control [ No. 8 of 2009 49
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The relevant legistation of Zambia and that of an adjoining
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AI-assisted research summary: In the control zone, the relevant laws of Zambia and an adjoining State apply so officers can carry out border controls at a one-stop border post.

4. The relevant legistation of Zambia and that of an adjoining State shall apply in the control zone for the purpose of enabling officers of Zambia, and those of any adjoining State which is a party to an agreement, to carry out border controls at a one-stop border post.
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( 1) An act or omission
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AI-assisted research summary: Certain acts or omissions by a Zambian citizen, resident, or entrant at an adjoining-State one-stop border post are treated as if they occurred in Zambia if they would be offences in Zambia.

5. ( 1) An act or omission- (a) by a citizen or resident of Zambia or a person having entered Zambia which occurs at a one-stop border post in an adjoining State; and that is an act or_ommission which, if it had occured within the territory of Zambia, would have constituted an offence under the laws of Zambia; shall be treated as if it had occured in Zambia. (b) (2) For the avoidance of dou6t, a citizen or resident of Zambia or a person having entered Zambia may be arrested or detained in the control zone of an adjoining State for any contravention of the relevant legislation of Zambia, for the purpose of transferring that person to Zambia . (3) For the purpose of determining which court has jurisdiction to try an offence referred to in subsection (1), the offence shall be deemed to have been committed within the area of the court with competent jurisdiction nearest to the place where the act or omission constituting the offence occured.
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(I) The legislation listed in the Schedule to this Act relates to
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AI-assisted research summary: Legislation listed in the Schedule applies to one-stop border post operations, and the Minister may add or remove legislation from that Schedule by regulation.

6. (I) The legislation listed in the Schedule to this Act relates to a one-stop border post and shall be the basis for border control operations by the institution specified in the legislation: Provided that where the provisions of the relevant legislation are in conflict with this Act, the provisions of this Act shall apply. (2) The Minister may, by regulation, add or remove any legislation from the Schedule. Application of relevant legislation in control zone Application of criminal law Legislation related to one-stop border post
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The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations Regulation
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AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations by statutory instrument for matters this Act requires or needs to be prescribed.

7. The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations Regulation providing for any matter which by this Act is required to be prescribed or which is necessary to be prescribed to give effect to the purpose of this Act. •• r
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An agreement entered into before the commencement of Transitional
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AI-assisted research summary: An agreement made before this Act started is treated as complying with the Act and must be carried out under the Act.

8. An agreement entered into before the commencement of Transitional this Act shall be deemed to have complied with the provisions of this Act and shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of this Act. provision -... , 50 [ No. 8 of 2009One-Stop Border Control SCHEDULE (Sections 2 and 6) RELEVANT LEGISLATION I. The Agriculture (Fertilizers and Feed) Act, Cap 226

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The Diaries and Diary Produce Act, Cap 230
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AI-assisted research summary: This text only names the Diaries and Diary Produce Act, Cap 230.

6. The Diaries and Diary Produce Act, Cap 230
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The Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act, Cap 204
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AI-assisted research summary: This section identifies the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act, Cap 204.

8. The Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act, Cap 204
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The Export of Pigs Act, Cap 246
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AI-assisted research summary: 9. The Export of Pigs Act, Cap 246 I 0. The Food and Drugs Act, Cap 303 I I. The Forests Act, Cap 199

9. The Export of Pigs Act, Cap 246 I 0. The Food and Drugs Act, Cap 303 I I. The Forests Act, Cap 199
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The Immigration and Deportation Act, Cap 123
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AI-assisted research summary: This section identifies the Immigration and Deportation Act, Cap 123.

12. The Immigration and Deportation Act, Cap 123 .
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The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Cap 96
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AI-assisted research summary: This text only identifies the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Cap 96.

13. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Cap 96
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The Pharmaceutical Act, No. 14 of2004
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AI-assisted research summary: This section states the name of the Act.

14. The Pharmaceutical Act, No. 14 of2004
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The Plant Pests and Diseases Act, Cap 233
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision identifies the Plant Pests and Diseases Act, Cap 233.

15. The Plant Pests and Diseases Act, Cap 233
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The Plant Variety and Seeds Act, Cap 23 6
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision names the Plant Variety and Seeds Act, Cap 23 6.

16. The Plant Variety and Seeds Act, Cap 23 6
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The Zambia Wildlife Act, No. 12 of 1998
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AI-assisted research summary: 20. The Zambia Wildlife Act, No. 12 of 1998 I ,, ..

20. The Zambia Wildlife Act, No. 12 of 1998 I ,, ..

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