The Zambian Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI) is a department under the Zambian Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and one of its functions is the implementation, registration and enforcement of Plant Breeders' Rights in Zambia.

The Lands Act, Chapter 184 of the Laws of Zambia (the "Lands Act") governs land tenure and administration of land in Zambia.

Zambia has a democratic system of governance that recognises constitutional supremacy.

Mining is primarily regulated by the Mines and Minerals Development Act, No. 11 of 2015 and the Mines and Minerals (General) Regulations of 2016.