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Thanks to the Ministry of Justice, below is a listing of them.

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Thanks again to the Ministry of Justice, here too is an alphabetized list of the laws of Jamaica.
    A
  1. ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT
  2. ADMINISTRATOR-GENERAL'S ACT
  3. ADVERTISEMENTS REGULATION ACT
  4. AGRICULTURAL CREDIT BOARD ACT
  5. AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT
  6. AGRICULTURAL LOANS ACT
  7. AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT
  8. AGRICULTURAL MARKETING CORPORATION ACT
  9. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE ACT
  10. AGRICULTURAL SMALL HOLDINGS ACT
  11. AIRCRAFT (TOKYO, HAGUE AND MONTREAL CONVENTIONS)ACT
  12. AIRPORTS AUTHORITY ACT
  13. AIRPORTS (ECONOMIC REGULATION) ACT
  14. ALIENS ACT
  15. ANATOMY ACT
  16. ANDEAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGREEMENT ACT
  17. ANIMALS (ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION CONTROL) ACT
  18. ANIMALS (CONTROL OF EXPEFUMENTS) ACT
  19. ANIMALS (DISEASES AND IMPORTATION) ACT
  20. APPORTIONMENT ACT
  21. APPRENTICESHIP ACT
  22. APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS AND AUTHORITIES LOANS (GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE) ACT
  23. AQUACULTURE, INLAND AND MARINE PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS (INSPECTION, LICENSING AND EXPORT) ACT
  24. ARBITRATION ACT
  25. ARBITRATION (RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN AWARDS) ACT
  26. ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION ACT
  27. ARCHIVES ACT
  28. ART UNIONS LEGALIZATION ACT
  29. ASSETS TAX (SPECIFIED BODIES) ACT
  30. ATTESTATION OF INSTRUMENTS (FACILITIES) ACT

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  31. BAIL ACT
  32. BANANA BOARD ACT
  33. BANANA INSURANCE ACT
  34. BANKING ACT
  35. BANK OF JAMAICA ACT
  36. BANKRUPTCY ACT
  37. BATH OF ST. THOMAS THEAPOSTLE ACT
  38. BAUXITE AND ALUMINA INDUSTRIES (ENCOURAGEMENT) ACT
  39. BAUXITE AND ALUMINA INDUSTRIES (SPECIAL PROVISIONS) ACT
  40. BAUXITE (PRODUCTION LEVY) ACT
  41. BEACH CONTROL ACT'
  42. BEES CONTROL ACT
  43. BETTING, GAMING AND LOTIERIES ACT
  44. BICYCLES (CONTROL OF SECOND-HAND) ACT
  45. BILLS OF EXCHANGE ACT
  46. BILLS OF LADING ACT
  47. BILLS OF SALE ACT
  48. BODIES CORPORATE (JOINT TENANCY) ACT
  49. BOTSWANA REPUBLIC ACT
  50. BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION ACT
  51. BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT
  52. BROADCASTING AND RADIO RE-DIFFUSION ACT
  53. BUILDING SOCIETIES ACT
  54. BURIAL WITHIN TOWNS' LIMITS ACT

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  55. CALCIUM CARBIDE (SALE AND STORAGE) ACT
  56. CARGO PREFERENCE ACT
  57. CARIBBEAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE ACT
  58. CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ACT
  59. CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (FREE MOVEMENT OF SKILLED PERSONS) ACT
  60. CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ACT
  61. CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL ACT
  62. CARIBBEAN FOOD CORPORATION ACT
  63. CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION ACT
  64. CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT FUND ACT
  65. CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTE ACT
  66. CARIBBEAN METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION ACT
  67. CARICOM REGIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDS AND QUALITY ACT
  68. CARRIAGE OF GOODS ACT
  69. CEMENT INDUSTRY (ENCOURAGEMENT AND CONTROL) ACT
  70. CENSORSHIP (PRESS AND POSTAL) ACT
  71. CHILD CARE AND PROTECTION ACT
  72. CHILDREN (ADOPTION OF) ACT
  73. CHILDREN (GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY) ACT
  74. CINEMATOGRAPH ACT
  75. CIVIL AVIATION ACT
  76. CIVIL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT ACT
  77. CIVIL SERVICE (SPECIAL LEGAL QUALIFICATION) ACT
  78. CLEAN AIR ACT
  79. COCOA INDUSTRY BOARD ACT
  80. COCONUT INDUSTRY AID ACT
  81. COCONUT INDUSTRY CONTROL ACT
  82. COCONUT INSURANCE ACT
  83. COFFEE INDUSTRY REGULATION ACT
  84. COINAGE OFFENCES ACT
  85. COMMISSIONS OF ENQUIRY ACT
  86. COMPANIES ACT
  87. CONSTABLES (DISTRICT) ACT
  88. CONSTABLES (SPECIAL) ACT
  89. CONSTABULARY FORCE ACT
  90. CONSULAR CONVENTIONS ACT
  91. CONSULAR FEES ACT
  92. CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
  93. CONTRACTOR-GENERAL ACT
  94. CONTRACTORS LEVY ACT
  95. CONVEYANCES (VOLUNTARY) ACT
  96. CONVEYANCING ACT
  97. CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA ACT
  98. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT
  99. COPYRIGHT ACT
  100. CORONERS ACT
  101. CORRECTIONS ACT
  102. CORRUPTION PREVENTION ACT
  103. COSTS (CROWN SUITS' AND LAW OFFICERS') ACT
  104. COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF JAMAICA ACT
  105. COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ACT
  106. COUNTIES AND PARISHES ACT
  107. COUNTRY FIRES ACT
  108. CREMATION ACT
  109. CRIME (PREVENTION OF) ACT
  110. CRIMINAL NSTICE (ADMINISTRATION) ACT
  111. CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS AND CAYMAN ISLANDS (SERVICE OF PROCESS) ACT
  112. CRIMINAL NSTICE (REFORM) ACT
  113. CRIMINAL RECORDS (REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS) ACT
  114. CROWN AGENTS (POWER TO VARY INVESTMENTS) ACT
  115. CROWN PROCEEDINGS ACT
  116. CROWN PROPERTY (VESTING) ACT
  117. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT
  118. CUSTOMS ACT
  119. CUSTOMS DUTIES DUMPING AND SUBSIDIES) ACT

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  120. DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT VOL.W
  121. DEBENTURE REGISTRATION ACT
  122. DEBENTURES (LOCAL) ACT
  123. DEBTORS ACT
  124. DECEASED PERSONS (PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND PENSIONS) ACT
  125. DECIMAL CURRENCY ACT
  126. DEFAMATION ACT
  127. DEFENCE ACT
  128. DENTAL ACT
  129. DEPORTATION (COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS) ACT
  130. DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT
  131. DESIGNS ACT
  132. DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES ACT
  133. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT
  134. DIVIDING FENCES ACT
  135. DOGS (LIABILITY FOR INJURIES BY) ACT
  136. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT
  137. DRUG COURT (TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS) ACT
  138. DRUG OFFENCES (FORFEITURE OF PROCEEDS) ACT

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  139. EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION ACT
  140. EDUCATION ACT
  141. EDUCATION TAX ACT
  142. ELECTION PETITIONS ACT
  143. ELECTRIC LIGHTING ACT
  144. ELECTRICITY DEVELOPMENT ACT
  145. ELECTRICITY (FFEQUENCY CONVERSION) ACT
  146. ELECTRICITY (SURVEY) ACT
  147. ELIMINATION OF FRACTIONS OF A CENT ACT
  148. EMERGENCY (LIGHTING CONTROL) ACT
  149. EMERGENCY POWERS ACT
  150. EMERGENCY (PUBLIC SECURITY) ACT
  151. EMIGRANTS PROTECTION ACT
  152. EMPLOYEES SHARE OWNERSHIP PLAN ACT
  153. EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES REGULATION ACT
  154. EMPLOYMENT (EQUAL PAY FOR MEN AND WOMEN) ACT
  155. EMPLOYMENT (IERMINATION AND REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS) ACT
  156. ENDANGERED SPECIES (PROTECTION, CONSERVATION AND REGULATION OF TRADE) ACT
  157. ENQUIRY INTO CAUSES OF FIRES AND ACCIDENTS ACT
  158. EVIDENCE ACT
  159. EXCISE DUTY ACT
  160. EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE ACT
  161. EXECUTIVE AGENCIES ACT
  162. EXECUTORS' RENUNCIATION ACT
  163. EXPLOSIVES (CONTROL OF MANUFACTURE) ACT
  164. EXPLOSIVES (SALE OF DEPOSITED STORES) ACT
  165. EXPORT INDUSTRY ENCOURAGEMENT ACT
  166. EXTRADITION ACT

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  167. FACILITIES FOR TITLE ACT
  168. FACTORIES ACT
  169. FAIR COMPETITION ACT
  170. FARM LOANS ACT
  171. FATAL ACCIDENTS ACT
  172. FERTILIZERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT
  173. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT ACT
  174. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT
  175. FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION ACT
  176. FINGER PRINTS ACT
  177. FIREARMS ACT
  178. FTRE BRIGADE ACT
  179. FISHING INDUSTRY ACT
  180. FLOGGING REGULATION ACT
  181. FLOOD- WATER CONTROL ACT
  182. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT
  183. FOOD STORAGE AND PREVENTION OF INFESTATATION ACT
  184. FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS (LANDHOLDING) ACT
  185. FOREIGN NATIONALS AND COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS (MPLOYMENT) ACT
  186. FOREIGN RECRUITING ACT
  187. FOREIGN SALES CORPORATION ACT
  188. FOREST ACT
  189. FORGERYACT
  190. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES ACT
  191. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS) (INTERIM) ACT

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  192. GENERAL CONSUMPTION TAX ACT
  193. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES ACT
  194. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES (CONFIRMATION OF UNDERTAKING) ACT
  195. GOVERNOR-GENERAL (EXPENDITURE, PERSONAL STAFF, TAX EXEMPTIONS AND PENSIONS) ACT
  196. GRAY'S CHARITY ACT
  197. GUN COURT ACT
  198. GUNPOWDER AND EXPLOSIVES ACT

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  199. HARBOUR FEES ACT
  200. HARBOUR LIGHTS AND LIGHTHOUSES ACT
  201. HARBOURS ACT
  202. HAWKERS AND PEDLARS ACT
  203. HINDU MARRIAGE ACT
  204. HIRE-PURCHASE ACT
  205. HOLIDAYS (PUBLIC GENERAL) ACT
  206. HOLIDAYS WITH PAY ACT
  207. HOTELKEEPER'S LIABILITY ACT
  208. HOTELS (INCENTIVES) ACT
  209. HOUSING ACT
  210. HUMAN EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCE TRAINING ACT
  211. HUMAN TISSUE ACT

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  212. IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION (COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS) ACT
  213. INCEST (PUNISHMENT) ACT
  214. INCOME TAX ACT
  215. INDICTMENTS ACT
  216. INDUSTFUAL AND PROVIDENT SOCIETIES ACT
  217. INDUSTRIAL INCENTIVES ACT
  218. INDUSTRIALINCENTIVES (FACTORY CONSTRUCTIO~) ACT
  219. INHERITANCE (PROVISION FOR FAMILY AND DEPENDANTS) ACT
  220. INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA ACT
  221. INSURANCE ACT
  222. INSURANCE FUND ACT
  223. INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ACT
  224. INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS ACT
  225. INTEREST (ALLOWANCE BY JURY) ACT
  226. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT ACT
  227. INTERNATIONAL FINANCE COMPANIES (INCOME TAX RELIEF) ACT
  228. INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION AGREEMENT ACT
  229. INTERPRETATION ACT
  230. INTESTATES' ESTATES AND PROPERTY CHARGES ACT
  231. INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND' AWARDS (ENFORCEMENT) ACT
  232. INVESTMENT OF SUITORS' MONEYS ACT
  233. IRRIGATION ACT

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  234. JAMAICA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INCORPORATION ACT
  235. JAMAICA COMBINED CADET FORCE ACT
  236. JAMAICA CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATION PROTECTION ACT
  237. JAMAICA CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACT
  238. JAMAICA DEVELOPMENT BANK ACT
  239. JAMAICA EXPORT FREE ZONES ACT
  240. JAMAICA GAZETTE ACT
  241. JAMAICA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE ACT
  242. JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ACT
  243. JAMAICA MORTGAGE BANK ACT
  244. JAMAICA NATIONAL HERITAGE TRUST ACT
  245. JAMAICA PROMOTIONS CORPORATION ACT
  246. JAMAICA RACING COMMISSION ACT
  247. JAMAICA RAILWAY CORPORATION ACT
  248. JAMAICA SOCIAL WELFARE COMMISSION ACT
  249. JAMAICA 4-H CLUBS ACT
  250. JAMAICAN NATIONALITY ACT
  251. JUDGMENT LIEN ACT
  252. JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS (RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT) ACT
  253. JUDGMENTS (FOREIGN) (RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT) ACT
  254. JUDICATURE (APPELLATE JURISDICTION) ACT
  255. JUDICATURE (FAMILY COURT) ACT
  256. JUDICATURE (RESIDENT MAGISTRATES) ACT
  257. JUDICATURE (REVENUE COURT) ACT
  258. JUDICATURE (RULES OF COURT) ACT
  259. JUDICATURE (SUPREME COURT) ACT
  260. JUDICATURE (SUPREME COURT) ADDITIONAL POWERS OF REGISTRAR ACT
  261. JUDICATURE (TRUST CORPORATIONS) ACT
  262. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS (REGULATION OF REPORTS) ACT
  263. JUDICIARY ACT
  264. JURY ACT
  265. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (APPEALS) ACT
  266. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE JURISDICTION ACT
  267. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (OFFICIAL SEALS) ACT

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  268. KEEPING OF ANIMALS ACT
  269. KENYA REPLUBLIC ACT
  270. KING GEORGE VI MEMORIAL PARK ACT
  271. KINGDOM OF LESOTHO ACT
  272. KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND ACT
  273. KINGDOM OF TONGA ACT
  274. KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW BUILDING ACT
  275. KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW (CEMETERIES) ACT
  276. KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW CORPORATION ACT
  277. KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW WATER SUPPLY ACT
  278. KINGSTON IMPROVEMENTS ACT
  279. KINGSTON PUBLIC GARDEN ACT
  280. KINGSTON SAILORS' HOME ACT

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  281. LABOUR OFFICERS (POWERS) ACT
  282. LABOUR RELATIONS AND INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT
  283. LAND ACQUISITION ACT
  284. LAND BONDS ACT
  285. LAND DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION ACT
  286. LAND DEVELOPMENT DUTY ACT
  287. LAND IMPROVEMENT TAX ACT
  288. LAND SURVEYORS ACT *
  289. LAND TAXATION (RELIEF) ACT
  290. LAND VALUATION ACT VOL. XVI
  291. LANDS CLAUSES ACT
  292. LARCENY ACT
  293. LAW REFORM (AGE OF MAJORI'N) ACT
  294. LAW REFORM (COMMON EMPLOYMENT) ACT
  295. LAW REFORM (COMMORIENTES) ACT
  296. LAW REFORM (CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE) ACT
  297. LAW REFORM (FRUSTRATED CONTRACTS) ACT
  298. LAW REFORM (HUSBAND AND WIFE) ACT
  299. LAW REFORM (LANDLORDS AND TENANTS) ACT
  300. LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT
  301. LAW REFORM (PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS) ACT
  302. LAW REFORM (TORT-FEASORS) ACT
  303. LAW REVISION ACT
  304. LAYOUT-DESIGNS (TOPOGRAPHIES) ACT
  305. LEGAL AID ACT
  306. LEGAL DEPOSIT ACT
  307. LEGAL PROFESSION ACT
  308. LEGITIMATION ACT
  309. LEPROSY ACT
  310. LIBEL AND SLANDER ACT
  311. LICENCE AND REGISTRATION DUTIES ACT
  312. LICENCES ON TRADES AND BUSINESS ACT
  313. LIMITATION OF ACTIONS ACT
  314. LOANS (ADDITIONAL POWERS) ACT
  315. LOANS (CANADA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OTHER SPECIFIED COUNTRIES) ACT
  316. LOANS (CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK) ACT
  317. LOANS (EQUITY INVESTMENT BONDS) ACT
  318. LOANS (INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK) ACT
  319. LOANS (LOCAL AUTHORITIES) ACT
  320. LOANS (LOCAL) (TEMPORARY BORROWINGS) ACT
  321. LOANS (NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS) ACT
  322. LOANS (NATIONAL SAVINGS BONDS) ACT
  323. LOANS (OPEC SPECIAL FUND) ACT
  324. LOANS (OVERSEAS) (TEMPORARY BORROWINGS) ACT
  325. LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES ACT
  326. LOANS (WORLD BANK) ACT
  327. LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT
  328. LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS (COMMUNITY AMENITIES) ACT
  329. LOCAL INDUSTFUES (SAFEGUARDING) ACT
  330. LOCAL REGISTERED STOCK ACT

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  331. MAIN ROADS ACT
  332. MAINTENANCE ACT
  333. MAINTENANCE ORDERS (FACILITIES FOR ENFORCEMENT) ACT
  334. MALAWI REPUBLIC ACT
  335. MALAYSIA ACT
  336. MALICIOUS INJURIES TO PROPERTY ACT
  337. MANJIEVILLE PARADE ACT
  338. MARINE INSURANCE ACT
  339. MARITIME AREAS ACT
  340. MARITIME DRUG TRAFFICKING (SUPPRESSION) ACT
  341. MARRIAGE ACT
  342. MARRIAGE (DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER OR BROTHER'S WIDOW) ACT
  343. MARRIED WOMEN'S PROPERTY ACT
  344. MATERNITY LEAVE ACT
  345. MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT
  346. MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS AND MEAT BY-PRODUCTS (INSPECTION AND EXPORT) ACT
  347. MEDICAL ACT
  348. MEDICAL SERVICES (CHANGE OF DUTIES AND TITLES) ACT
  349. MENTAL HEALTH ACT
  350. MERCANTILE LAW AMENDMENT ACT
  351. MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT
  352. METAL AND JEWELLERY (CONTROL OF SECOND-HAND) ACT
  353. MILITARY TRAINING (PROHIBITION) ACT
  354. MILK RIVER BATH ACT
  355. MINERALS (VESTING) ACT
  356. MINIMUM WAGE ACT
  357. MINING ACT
  358. MONEY LAUNDERING ACT
  359. MONEYLENDING ACT
  360. MONTEGO BAY (STATUS OF CITY) ACT
  361. MORANT AND PEDRO CAYS ACT
  362. MORTGAGE INSURANCE ACT
  363. MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY (ENCOURAGEMENT) ACT
  364. MOTOR VEHICLES INSURANCE (THIRD-PARTY RISKS) ACT
  365. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS (SURCHARGE) ACT
  366. MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMMISSION ACT
  367. MUNICIPALITIES ACT
  368. MUSLIM MARRIAGE ACT
  369. MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (CRIMINAL MA'ITERS) ACT

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  370. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DRUG ABUSE ACT
  371. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON EDUCATION ACT
  372. NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING ACT
  373. NATIONAL HEALTH FUND ACT
  374. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT
  375. NATIONAL HEROES (WIDOWS PENSIONS) ACT
  376. NATIONAL HONOURS AND AWARDS ACT
  377. NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST ACT
  378. NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT
  379. NATIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT
  380. NATIONAL WATER COMMISSION ACT
  381. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE ACT
  382. NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT
  383. NIGERIA REPUBLIC ACT
  384. NOISE ABATEMENT ACT
  385. NORMAN SQUARE (SAVANNA-LAMAR) ACT
  386. NOTARES PUBLIC ACT
  387. NURSES AND MIDWIVES ACT
  388. NURSING HOMES REGISTRATION ACT

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  389. OATHS ACT
  390. OATHS (FOREIGN COUNTRIES) ACT
  391. OBEAH ACT
  392. OBSCENE PUBLICATIONS (SUPPRESSION OF) ACT
  393. OCCUPIER'S LIABILITY ACT
  394. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON ACT
  395. OFFENSIVE WEAPONS (PROHIBITION) ACT
  396. OFFICE OF UTILITIES REGULATION ACT
  397. OPTICIANS ACT
  398. ORDERS IN COUNCIL (AMENDMENT AND REVOCATION) ACT

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  399. PARISH COUNCILS ACT
  400. PARISH COUNCILS BUILDING ACT
  401. PARISH COUNCILS (UNIFIED SERVICE) ACT
  402. PARISHES (ABANDONED CEMETERIES) ACT
  403. PARISHES WATER SUPPLY ACT
  404. PARLIAMENT (INTEGRITY OF MEMBERS) ACT
  405. PARLIAMENT (MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS) ACT
  406. PAROCHIAL ELECTIONS (MODIFICATION) ACT
  407. PAROCHIAL RATES AND FINANCE ACT
  408. PAROCHIAL ROADS ACT
  409. PAROCHIAL WATER WORKS CHARGES ACT
  410. PAROLE ACT
  411. PARTITION ACT
  412. PARTNERSHIPS (LIMITED) ACT
  413. PASSPORT ACT
  414. PATENT ACT
  415. PAWNBROKERS ACT
  416. PENSIONS ACT
  417. PENSIONS (CIVIL SERVICE FAMILY BENEFITS) ACT
  418. PENSIONS (EXPATRIATE OFFICERS) ACT
  419. PENSIONS (FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE) ACT
  420. PENSIONS (PAROCHIAL OFFICERS) ACT
  421. PENSIONS (PRIME MINISTER) ACT
  422. PENSIONS (SUPERANNUATION FUNDS AND RETIREMENT SCHEMES) ACT
  423. PENSIONS (TEACHERS) ACT
  424. PERJURY ACT
  425. PESTICIDES ACT
  426. PETROLEUM ACT
  427. PETROLEUM AND OIL FUEL (LANDING AND STORAGE) ACT
  428. PETROLEUM (QUALITY CONTROL) ACT
  429. PETROLEUM REFINING INDUSTRY (ENCOURAGEMENT) ACT
  430. PHARMACY ACT
  431. PILOTAGE ACT
  432. PLANNING INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA ACT
  433. PLANTS (QUARANTINE) ACT
  434. POLICE PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ACT
  435. POLITICAL OMBUDSMAN (INTERIM) ACT
  436. POOR PERSONS (LEGAL PROCEEDINGS) ACT C)
  437. POOR RELIEF ACT
  438. POOR RELIEF OFFICERS (UNIFIED SERVICE) ACT
  439. PORT AUTHORITY ACT
  440. PORT ROYAL BROTHERHOOD ACT
  441. PORT WORKERS (SUPERANNUATION FUND) ACT
  442. POST OFFICE ACT
  443. POUND ACT
  444. PRAEDIAL LARCENY (PREVENTION) ACT
  445. PRECUSOR CHEMICALS ACT
  446. PRESCRIPTION ACT
  447. PRINTERS ACT
  448. PRIVATE SECURJTY REGULATION AUTHORITY ACT
  449. PROBATE OF DEEDS ACT
  450. PROBATES (RE-SEALING) ACT
  451. PROBATION OF OFFENDERS ACT
  452. PROCESSED FOOD ACT
  453. PROFESSIONAL ENGMEERS REGISTRATION ACT
  454. PROFESSIONS SUPPLEMENTARY TO MEDICINE ACT
  455. PROPERTY (RATES AND TAXES) (RELIEF) ACT
  456. PROPERTY TAX ACT
  457. PROPERTY (TRANSFER) ACT
  458. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY ACT
  459. PROVIDENT FUND ACT
  460. PROVISIONAL COLLECTION OF TAX ACT
  461. PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY ACT
  462. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT
  463. PUBLIC BODIES MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
  464. PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF JAMAICA ACT
  465. PUBLIC CEMETERY MANAGEMENT AND REGULATION ACT
  466. PUBLIC DEFENDER (INTERIM) ACT
  467. PUBLIC GARDENS REGULATION ACT
  468. PUBLIC HEALTH ACT
  469. PUBLIC ORDER ACT
  470. PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT (KINGSTON METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT REGION) ACT
  471. PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT (RURAL AREA) ACT
  472. PUBLIC SERVICE ENQUIRIES (ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES) ACT
  473. PUBLIC STORES ACT
  474. PUBLIC UTILITIES PROTECTION ACT

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  475. QUARANTINE ACT
  476. QUARRIES CONTROL ACT
  477. QUIT RENTS ACT

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  478. RADIO AND TELEGRAPH CONTROL ACT
  479. REAL ESTATE (DEALERS AND DEVELOPERS) ACT
  480. REAL PROPERTY REPRESENTATIVE ACT
  481. RECOGNIZANCES AND SURETIES OF THE PEACE ACT
  482. RECORD OF DEEDS, WILLS AND LETTERS PATENT ACT
  483. RECORD OFFICE ACT
  484. RECRUITING OF WORKERS ACT
  485. REGISTRATION (BIRTHS AND DEATHS) ACT
  486. REGISTRATION OF BUSMESS NAMES ACT
  487. REGISTRATION OF CLUBS ACT
  488. REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS (PRESCRIBED AGE) SPECIAL ACT
  489. REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT
  490. REGISTRATION OF TITLES, CADASTRAL MAPPING AND TENURE CLARIFICATION (SPECIAL PROVISIONS) ACT
  491. REGISTRATION (STRATA TITLES) ACT
  492. RENT RESTRICTION ACT
  493. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT
  494. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (INTERIM ELECTORAL REFORM) ACT
  495. REPUBLIC OF MALTA ACT
  496. REPUBLIC OF NAURU ACT
  497. REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA ACT
  498. REPUBLIC OF THE SEYCHELLES ACT
  499. REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ACT
  500. RESORT COTTAGES (INCENTIVES) ACT
  501. RESTRITIVE COVENANTS (DISCHARGE AND MODIFICATION) ACT
  502. RETIRING ALLOWANCES (LEGISLATIVE SERVICE) ACT
  503. RETIRING ALLOWANCES (PARISH COUNCILLORS) ACT
  504. REVENUE ADMINISTRATION ACT
  505. RICE INDUSTRY BOARD ACT
  506. RIOT ACT
  507. RIVER RAFTING ACT
  508. ROAD MAINTENANCE FUND ACT
  509. ROAD TRAFFIC ACT
  510. ROADS PROTECTION ACT
  511. RUM (ETHER CONTROL) ACT
  512. RURAL AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT

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  513. SAFEGUARD ACT
  514. SALE OF GOODS ACT
  515. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COUNCIL ACT
  516. SECURITIES ACT
  517. SEDITIOUS MEETINGS ACT
  518. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (POWERS AND PRIVILEGES) ACT
  519. SETTLED LAND ACT
  520. SHARING OF FORFEITED PROPERTY ACT
  521. SHIPPING ACT
  522. SHIPPING (INCENTIVES) ACT
  523. SHOPS AND OFFICES ACT CI SINGAPORE ACT
  524. SOLICITOR-GENERAL'S ACT
  525. SOUTHERN RHODESIA (SANCTIONS) ACT
  526. SPIRIT LICENCE ACT
  527. SPIRITS CONTROL ACT
  528. STAMP DUTY ACT
  529. STAMP ISSUES (CANCELLATION) ACT
  530. STANDARDS ACT
  531. STATISTICS ACT
  532. STATUS OF CHILDREN ACT
  533. STUDENTS' LOAN FUND ACT
  534. SUGAR CANE FARMERS (INCORPORATION AND CESS) ACT
  535. SUGAR INDUSTRY CONTROL ACT
  536. SUGAR (RESERVE FUNDS) ACT

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  537. TANGANYIKA REPUBLIC ACT
  538. TAX COLLECTION ACT
  539. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES) ACT
  540. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT
  541. TELEGRAMS (PRODUCTION OF) ACT
  542. TELEGRAPH ACT
  543. TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT
  544. TOBACCO INDUSTRY REGULATION ACT
  545. TOLL ROADS ACT
  546. TOURISM ENHANCEMENT ACT
  547. TOURIST ACCOMMODATION (LICENCE DUTIES) ACT
  548. TOURIST BOARD ACT
  549. TOURIST (DUTY-FREE) SHOPPING SYSTEM ACT
  550. TOURIST SHOPPING ACT
  551. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
  552. TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES ACT
  553. TOWNS NUISANCES PREVENTION ACT
  554. TRADE ACT
  555. TRADE MARKS ACT
  556. TRADE UNION ACT
  557. TRADESMEN (BREACHES OF TRUST) ACT
  558. TRAFFIC COURT ACT
  559. TRANSFER TAX ACT
  560. TRANSPORT AUTHORITY ACT
  561. TRAVEL AGENCIES REGULATION ACT
  562. TRAVEL TAX ACT
  563. TREASON FELONY ACT
  564. TREASURY BILLS ACT
  565. TRESPASS ACT
  566. TRUSTEE ACT
  567. TRUSTEES, ATTORNEYS AND EXECUTORS (ACCOUNTS AND GENERAL) ACT
  568. TRUSTEES' (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE) VESTING ACT

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  569. UGANDA ACT
  570. UNDESIRABLE PUBLICATIONS (F'ROHIBITON OF IMPORTATION) ACT
  571. UNIT TRUSTS ACT
  572. UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OF JAMAICA ACT
  573. UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ACT
  574. UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA ACT
  575. UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES (MONA CAMPUS) (SECURITY) ACT
  576. UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CESS ACT
  577. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PROPERTY ACT
  578. URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT
  579. URBAN RENEWAL (TAX RELIEF) ACT

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  580. VALUATION ACT
  581. VENDORS AND PURCHASERS ACT
  582. VENEREAL DISEASE ACT
  583. VETERINARY ACT
  584. VEXATIOUS ACTIONS ACT
  585. VISITING FORCES ACT
  586. VOLUNTARY DECLARATIONS ACT

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  587. WATER RESOURCES ACT
  588. WATER SUPPLY ACT
  589. WATERSHEDS PROTECTION ACT
  590. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT
  591. WEST INDIES SHIPPING CORPORATION ACT
  592. WHARFAGE ACT
  593. WILD LIFE PROTECTION ACT
  594. WILLS ACT
  595. WITNESSES' EXPENSES ACT
  596. WITNESSES (F'UBLIC ENQUIRIES) PROTECTION ACT
  597. WOMEN (EMPLOYMENT OF) ACT
  598. WORKERS SAVINGS AND LOAN BANK ACT
  599. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT

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  600. ZAMBIA ACT

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