Cotton Act. Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 1989 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act of Parliament to establish the Cotton Board of Kenya and to provide for the promotion and regulation of the cotton industry and for connected purposes. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Textile plants/fibres Agricultural development Institution Plant protection Authorization/permit Inspection Crops/grasses Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of the Cotton Board of Kenya, defines its functions, powers and internal organization and regulates various aspects of the cotton industry including the exportation, processing and marketing of cotton. The Act consists of 44 sections divided into 10 Parts. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Cotton Lint and Seed Marketing Regulations. Legislation | Kenya | 1955 (1964) Keyword: Plant production, Textile plants/fibres, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Planting material/seeds, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Crops Act, 2013 (No. 16 of 2013). Legislation | Kenya | 2013 Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Institution, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, Agricultural land, Land-use planning, Plant production, Plant protection, International trade, Policy/planning, Registration, Non-governmental entity, Inspection, Irrigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX