This Act was repealed on 2015-09-01 by Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015.
This is the version of this Act as it was when it was repealed.
Arms and Ammunition Act
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- Is amended by Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Act, 2007
- Is amended by Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Act, 2010
- Is repealed by Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
Tanzania
Arms and Ammunition Act
Chapter 223
- Published in Tanzania Government Gazette
- Commenced on 4 May 2001
- [This is the version of this document as it was at 31 July 2002 to 3 January 2008.]
- [Note: This legislation was revised and consolidated as at 31 July 2002 and 30 November 2019 by the Attorney General's Office, in compliance with the Laws Revision Act No. 7 of 1994, the Revised Laws and Annual Revision Act (Chapter 356 (R.L.)), and the Interpretation of Laws and General Clauses Act No. 30 of 1972. All subsequent amendments have been researched and applied by Laws.Africa for TANZLII.]
- [Repealed by Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015 (Act 2 of 2015) on 1 September 2015]
Part I – Preliminary provisions (ss. 1-3)
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Arms and Ammunition Act.2. Application
3. Interpretation
Part II – Restriction on carrying or possession of arms and ammunition (ss. 4-7)
4. Prohibition on carrying or possession of arms or ammunition without licence
5. Grant of licence to carry or possess arms or ammunition
6. Provisions in relation to Tanzania Zanzibar
7. Reciprocal recognition of arms licences issued in neighbouring countries
The Minister may, if he is satisfied that reciprocal provisions have been or will be made by the Governments of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zaire, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe or Mozambique for the recognition by or under the law in force in the said countries of arms licences granted under this Act, by order declare that an arms licence or firearm certificate corresponding to an arms licence under this Act and issued under such law shall, on being endorsed by an authorised officer, have the same effect and validity in the United Republic as if it were an arms licence granted under this Act.Part III – Restriction on export and import of arms and ammunition (ss. 8-12)
8. Restriction on the export of arms and ammunition
9. Restriction on the import of arms and ammunition
10. Arrest without warrant of person carrying arms or in possession thereof
Any person carrying or having in his possession or moving, or reasonably suspected of carrying or having in his possession or moving, any firearms, ammunition or prohibited arms in contravention of this Act may be arrested without a warrant by any police officer, and shall be conveyed as soon as may be practicable to a police station, to be dealt with according to law.11. Travellers may introduce arms on certain conditions
12. Transit licence for contiguous States
Notwithstanding anything in this Act contained, transit licences for the importation of arms or ammunition, whether complete or in parts, to contiguous States may be granted, suspended, or refused by the Minister in accordance with the provisions of article 10 of the Convention.Part IV – Storage and other dealings in arms (ss. 13-23)
13. Deposit in public warehouses
14. Registration of imported arms and ammunition
15. Arms and ammunition imported for sale to be registered as such
All arms and ammunition imported solely for the purposes of sale shall be registered as such when first deposited in a public warehouse or police station and on every transfer thereof to a public or private warehouse or to a police station.16. Withdrawal from public warehouse, police station, etc.
17. Arms to be described in permit for withdrawal
Every permit for the withdrawal of arms or ammunition shall specify the mark, number and description of the arms and ammunition authorised to be withdrawn.18. Withdrawal for killing game
The Arms Authority or an authorised officer appointed for the purpose by the Arms Authority may require any person applying for a permit for the withdrawal of arms or ammunition to be used by him for the purpose of killing game or other animals, to take out a licence under the Wildlife Conservation Act 3, and may refuse to issue a permit until such licence is taken out.19. Powers of Inspector-General of Police to store arms
20. Manufacture of arms or ammunition
No arms or ammunition shall be manufactured or assembled except at arsenals established by the Government in accordance with the provisions of the Convention.21. Repair of arms
No arms other than smooth-bore muzzle-loading arms shall be repaired except at Government arsenals or at arsenals or establishments licensed by the Arms Authority for the purpose and before such a licence is granted guarantees shall be given for the observance of the rules of the Convention in such form as the Minister shall direct.22. Surrender of armaments
23. Registration of arms and ammunition already in the United Republic
Every person having in his possession or control in the United Republic any arms or ammunition other than the arms and ammunition referred to in the preceding section shall cause them to be registered within the prescribed period and in the prescribed manner, and, if so required, to be stamped or marked by the prescribed person in the prescribed manner.Part V – Trading in arms and private warehouses (ss. 24-30)
24. Restriction on sale and transfer of arms or ammunition
No person shall sell or transfer or buy or accept any arms or ammunition, either by way of gift or for any consideration, except in accordance with a permit signed by an authorised officer.25. Private warehouse not to be kept without licence
No person shall keep a private warehouse for arms and ammunition without a licence from the arms Authority.26. Provisions as to private warehouses
A person licensed to keep a private warehouse shall–27. Deposit and withdrawal of arms or ammunition
28. Permits for withdrawals from private warehouse
29. Power to order removal to public warehouse of all arms and ammunition and to close arms shops, etc.
It shall be lawful for the Arms Authority, with the prior consent of the Minister given in such manner as may in each case be practicable, for the purposes of the restoration of public order and tranquillity or the preservation of public peace in any area–30. Penalty for failure or refusal to deliver up arms or ammunition
Any person who fails or refuses, after due notification, to deliver up any arms or ammunition the removal of which to the said public warehouse or police station has been ordered under section 29, and every person who omits or refuses otherwise to comply with the order commits an offence and upon conviction is liable to imprisonment for six years.Part VI – Enforcement provisions (ss. 31-41)
31. Central offices to be established at Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar
32. Safe custody of arms and ammunition
33. Power to make regulations
34. Penalties
35. Attempts and abetment
Any person who abets or attempts to commit any offence under this Act, commits an offence under this Act.36. Penalty for use and possession of firearms and imitation firearms in certain cases
37. Forfeiture of arms, etc., connected with offence
Any arms or ammunition and any vessel in respect of or in connection with which an offence has been committed under this Act may, if the court thinks fit, be forfeited to the Government.38. Forfeiture of arms or ammunition without apparent owner
Any arms or ammunition which are found in any building, vessel, aircraft, or place without any apparent owner may whether or not any person is charged with or convicted of any offence in connection with the arms and ammunition, be ordered by the court to be forfeited to the Government.39. Power to stop and search for arms in the street
It shall be lawful for any police officer to stop, and to search any person for arms —40. Seizure of arms or ammunition
When any officer or other person executing a search warrant has reasonable cause to believe that any arms or ammunition found by him in any place, ship or vehicle are being kept, conveyed, landed or sold in contravention of this Act or any regulation, he may seize and detain the same until a magistrate has decided whether or not the arms or ammunition are liable to be forfeited.41. Persons seizing arms indemnified
A person acting under such warrant shall not be liable to any suit for seizing or detaining any arms or ammunition subject or appearing to be subject to the provisions of this Act.Part VII – Miscellaneous provisions (ss. 42-46)
42. Presumptions
Every person who is proved to have had in his possession or under his control anything containing any arms or ammunition, shall, until the contrary is proved, be deemed to have been in possession of such arms or ammunition.43. Power of other police officers
The powers and duties which may be exercised by the Inspector-General of Police under this Act may be exercised by any police officer of or above the rank of senior superintendent authorised in writing in that behalf by the Inspector-General of Police.44. Repeal of Z. Cap. 162
[Repeals Cap. 162 of the Laws of Zanzibar.]45. Repeal of R.L. Cap 223
[Repeals the Arms and Ammunition Ordinance.]46. Savings, transitional and consequential provisions
History of this document
01 September 2015
Repealed by
Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
06 August 2010 amendment not yet applied
04 January 2008 amendment not yet applied
31 July 2002 this version
Consolidation
04 May 2001
Commenced
Cited documents 4
Act 4
1. | Wildlife Conservation Act | 1037 citations |
2. | Armaments Control Act | 18 citations |
3. | Marine Parks and Reserves Act | 11 citations |
4. | National Construction Council Act | 7 citations |
Documents citing this one 131
Judgment 117
Act 6
1. | Wildlife Conservation Act | 1037 citations |
2. | National Security Act | 56 citations |
3. | Export Processing Zones Act | 29 citations |
4. | Armaments Control Act | 18 citations |
5. | Explosives Act | 12 citations |
6. | Refugees Act, 1998 | 7 citations |
Gazette 3
1. | Tanzania Government Gazette dated 2001-05-04 number 18 | |
2. | Tanzania Government Gazette dated 2009-07-03 number 27 | |
3. | Tanzania Government Gazette dated 2010-06-25 number 26 |
Government Notice 3
1. | Arms and Ammunition (Safe Custody) Regulations,1954 | |
2. | Arms and Ammunition Regulations, 1924 | |
3. | Immunities and Privileges Order, 1961 |
Finding aid 1
1. | The Subsidiary Legislation of Tanzania Index - Vol. 2: 1998 - 2007 |
Ordinance 1
1. | Corporal Punishment Act | 1 citation |
Subsidiary legislation
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Arms and Ammunition (TPDF Safari and Rifle Club) (Exemption) Regulations, 1973 | Government Notice 40 of 1973 |
Arms and Ammunition (Reciprocal Recognition of Licences) Order, 1959 | Government Notice 225 of 1959 |
Arms and Ammunition (Safe Custody) Regulations,1954 | Government Notice 75 of 1954 |
Arms and Ammunition (Repair Establishments) Regulations, 1942 | Government Notice 28 of 1942 |
Arms and Ammunition (Delegation of Powers) Order, 1930 | Government Notice 7 of 1930 |
Prescription of Public Warehouses Notice, 1925 | Government Notice 85 of 1925 |
Arms and Ammunition Regulations, 1924
Revoked
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Government Notice 61 of 1924 |