Investment Promotion Act, 10/92

The purpose of this Act is to assist in liberalisation of private investment in Tanzania as the economy is restructured. An Investment Promotion Committee is created which grants Certificates of Approval for "investment in enterprises." Applications for Certificates of Approval are to be submitted to the relevant sectoral Ministries for comment, although this does not always happen in practice. IPC must consider specific objectives when determining whether to grant a Certificate of Approval, including: "The siting or proposed siting of an enterprise in relation to the availability of power, fuel, labour, transport, raw materials, land and water". The IPC Act's Schedules stipulate that certain areas of investment shall be priorities, and divide these by a) private sector, b) public sector, and c) local investors reserved.

Penal Code

Pursuant to the Penal Code, any industries which cause common nuisances or business which is noxious or offensive may be in violation of the law and owners or operators subject to prosecution by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Land Ordinance, Cap. 113

This law governs land ownership or tenure and is analysed in Chapter 4.1, Agriculture and Livestock. Industry owners and operators should clarify the status of their land ownership, both for self-protection and for protection of the rights of others.

Dairy Industry Act, 32/65

The purpose of this Act is to create a national Dairy Board as the licensing body for sales of all milk products. The board's purpose is to control sales and pricing through a control body, as well as to regulate quality.

The Board may make regulations prescribing standards for businesses involved in the milk industry (§13). Standards may relate to manufacturing and processing methods, storage, samples, markings and gradings, minimum standards, etc., as well as treatment of waste and effluents. penalties for violations are up to 5,000 Tsh.. and/or 3 months imprisonment (§14). Note: The Act specifically excludes milk or milk products not intended for sale and produced for domestic consumption by producer, unless other wise specified by the Minister by regulation (§2). The Act contains a provision saving by-laws made under the Dairy Industry Ordinance (§17) unless specifically revoked under this Act.