Object of the Bill
The object ofthis Bill is to repeal and replace the Veterinary Surgeons Act, Cap. 277; to provide an institutional framework for regulation of veterinary practice by providing for the training, registration and licensing of veterinary professionals and veterinary para-professionals; to improve on the quality of veterinary services and coverage; to strengthen the capacity of training institutions and improve training of veterinary practitioners; to remove obsolete provisions and to revise fines for offences committed under the Act.
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The Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023
Sponsored By Hon. Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze (Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries)
Committee: The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
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First Reading/Committee
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Second Reading
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Third Reading
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Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on 01/01/1970
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970