Section 16. (2) (extact) The Authority shall be responsible for- (a) preparing plans ([…])to determine the economic , technical or other feasibility of projects to be undertaken (b) presenting any schemes to the government for approval © Implementing and executing any approved schemes (d) participating in national fairs and exhibitions ([...]) (g)promoting and guiding the formation of cooperatives;
(h) collecting,analysing, storing and disseminating any data or information; (i) monitoring or assessing opportunities and problems affecting production ·and marketing with a view to making appropriate
representation to relevant authorities; (j)
providing a forum for communication among-livestock farmers, traders and exporters; (k) maintaining a register of livestock farmers, processors,: traders and exporters; (l) advising andinfluencing policy-makers; identifying and implementing the research, development . and training needs providing deveiopment opportunities;(n)operating auction yards stock products to facilitate the sale of livestock or livestock products (o)prescribing quality guidelines for the sale of livestock or live­ stock products; (p)establishing and describing standards· for the purpose of grading any livestock or livestock products (q)authorising any.officer to discharge the functions and perform the duties as required by any written law (r) providing veterinary service to livestock farmers, establishing and maintaining surveillance systems, inspecting hatcheries and facilities and ensuring compliance with national and international animal healthand guidelines (s) providing and having farmers to access to approved genetic materials to be used in upgrading the domestic livestock population based on market demands and consumer preferences ; (t) regulating the importation and exportation of genetic material for livestock development including live animals, liquid and frozen semen, frozen embryos and other material; ([...])

Section 16.
(1) (a) Any person who proposes to engage in an operation
which involves activities related to the captive breeding
of live animals shall, before commencing such activities, apply to the Commission for a licence to operate a Captive Breeding facility, called a Captive Breeding Operation Licence, accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document, if any, as the Commission may require.
(b) In considering an application made under paragraph (a) the Commission shall –
(i) consult with the Wildlife Scientific Committee; and
(ii) give due regard to the decisions of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention.
(c) All operations licensed shall be registered as a Captive Breeding Operation by the Commission.