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Business Studies for Secondary Schools
practices, such as monopolies and Market by-laws: Small businesses operating
cartels. It ensures a level playing field for in a local market must comply with the
businesses and prevents unfair practices market by-laws, which cover areas such
that could harm consumers and producers. as trading hours, fees, hygiene, and waste
disposal.
Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act (Cap 219
of 2003): This Act regulates the production, Land use planning by-laws: These by-
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distribution, and sale of food, drugs, and laws regulate the use of land for business
cosmetics, ensuring that they are safe and purposes, including zoning regulations
of good quality. It is particularly relevant and building permits. They ensure that
for small businesses operating in these businesses operate in designated areas
sectors. Small businesses in Tanzania and comply with land use plans.
are legally obligated to comply with this Waste management by-laws: LGAs have
law under the Tanzania Medicines and by-laws that govern waste disposal, which
Medical Devices Authority (TMDA). businesses must follow. These by-laws
The Environmental Management Act cover areas such as waste segregation,
(Cap 191 of 2004): This Act sets out collection, and disposal.
environmental standards and regulations Public health by-laws: These by-laws
that businesses must comply with, including regulate health and sanitation standards
those related to waste disposal, pollution for businesses, particularly those that
control, and natural resources management. handle food or provide services to the
public. They ensure that businesses
This is very important for businesses that maintain proper hygiene and sanitation
have any kind of environmental impact. practices.
Small businesses in Tanzania are legally
obligated to comply with this law under Exercise 2.1
the National Environment Management 1. Your local community market
Council (NEMC). is facing challenges. Sellers
complain about unfair competition
Local government by-laws from larger businesses, waste
Business licensing by-laws: Local management issues, unclear market
Government Authorities (LGAs) issue regulations and vendor disputes.
business licences and have by-laws that Propose three to five government
regulate the licensing process. These by- laws and by-laws that can improve
laws may vary from one LGA to another the market’s operations. Your
but typically cover areas such as fees, proposals should help create a
application procedures, and renewal cleaner, fairer, and more organised
requirements. market environment for everyone.
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