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Summary of Bill of Exchange Act
Published 2026
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Summary of Bill of Exchange Act

The Bills of Exchange Act, Chapter 215 of the Laws of Tanzania is the principal legislation governing bills of exchange, cheques, and promissory notes. The Act came into force on 15 May 1931 and has s...

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Jun 2026
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The Bills of Exchange Act, Chapter 215 of the Laws of Tanzania is the principal legislation governing bills of exchange, cheques, and promissory notes. The Act came into force on 15 May 1931 and has subsequently been revised and consolidated into the current Revised Edition 2023. Its primary purpose is to regulate negotiable instruments used in commercial and banking transactions.

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