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Hide, Skin and Leather Trade Act (Cap. 359).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to amend and consolidate the Law relating to the trade in hides, skins and leather; to provide for the co-ordination and control of the trade and development of the hide, skin and leather industry; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Non-edible products Internal trade International trade Inspection Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act sets out rules relative to the trade in hides, skins and leather in Kenya. Every purchase of those goods specified in the title of this Act is forbidden unless the buyer, the importer or exporter are in possession of a valid licence. Furthermore, every premise used for the purpose of curing or processing hides, skins and leather has to be approved as suitable for that purpose by an inspector and registered. The Minister may make other rules for the purposes of improving the quality of h

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Hide, Skin and Leather Trade Rules, 1990 (Cap. 359).

Legislation | Kenya | 1990 (2012)

Keyword: Non-edible products, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hide, Skin and Leather Trade (Cess) Rules, 2014 (L.N. No. 144).

Legislation | Kenya | 2014

Keyword: Non-edible products, International trade, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hides, Skin and Leather Trade (Leather Development Council) Rules, 2010 (Cap. 359).

Legislation | Kenya | 2010 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Non-edible products, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX