Object of the Bill
The object of the Bill is to amend the trade (Licensing) Act, to streamline the procedures for the licensing of trade and make them consistent with the Government policy on trade liberalization and the obligations of Uganda under the East African Community Common Market Protocol on free trade, free movement of goods and services and lifting of trade barriers; to clarify the business that are required to obtain licencees; to change the validity of a trading licence and for related matters.
Document
2911The_Trade_(Licensing)_(Amendment)_Bill,_2012.pdf
The Trade (Licensing) (Amendment) Bill, 2012
Sponsored By Hon. Amelia Kyambadde (Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)
Committee: The Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry
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First Reading/Committee
Bill is still at First Reading, the first reading being the first stage of a Bill passage through the Floor of Parliament and is usually a formality, it takes place without debate, and the first reading of a Bill can occur anytime in a parliamentary session.
Second Reading
Bill is in the second stage. The second reading is the first opportunity for MPs to debate the main principles of the Bill. It usually takes place up to 45 days after the first reading. Once second reading is complete the Bill proceeds to committee stage where each clause (part) and any amendments (proposals for change) to the Bill may be debated.
Third Reading
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on
Bill Withdrawn on