CHAPTER 3
ACTS OF PARLIAMENT ACT

Arrangement of Sections

   Section

   1.   Short title

   1A.   Interpretation

   2.   Enactments to be styled "Acts"

   3.   Words of enactment

   4.   Sections and sub-sections

   5.   Preparation of presentation copies

   6.   The assent

   7.   Numbering

   8.   Original copies

   9.   Publication

   10.   Establishment of database

   11.   Status of verified copies of database instruments last updated date

   12.   Powers of Commissioner in relation to electronic Act

   13.   Editorial amendments not to change legal effects of Acts

   14.   Commissioner to compile record of editorial amendments

   15.   Editorial amendments without effect if not contained in record

   16.   Commencement

      FIRST SCHEDULE

      SECOND SCHEDULE

      THIRD SCHEDULE

AN ACT

to provide for the form and commencement of Acts; to provide for the procedure following the perusing of Bills; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.

[24th October, 1964]

Act 64 of 1964,

Act 36 of 2021.

1.   Short title

This Act may be cited as the Acts of Parliament Act.

1A.   Interpretation

"Commissioner" has the meaning assigned to the word in the Laws of Zambia (Revised Edition) Act, 1968;

"Laws of Zambia" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Laws of Zambia (Revised Edition) Act, 1968;

[S 1A ins by s 2 of Act 36 of 2021.]

2.   Enactments to be styled "Acts"

All laws made by Parliament shall be styled "Acts".

3.   Words of enactment

   (1) The provisions of every Act shall be prefaced by the words of enactment specified in the First Schedule.