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Kiambu County Trade Licence Act, 2016 (No. 6 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Kiambu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of the County Assembly of Kiambu to give effect to paragraph 7 (b) of Part 2 of the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution, to provide for the grant of trade licenses, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural development Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act of the County Assembly of Kiambu provides with respect to licences to conduct a business within the County. "Business" includes any lawful commerce, profession, trade, craftsmanship, calling, occupation or other activity other than a prescribed business carried on for purpose of gain (including large, medium and small agricultural production). The Act also prescribes annual licence fees and establishes a Trade Licensing Appeals Committee. A person aggrieved by a decision of the licensing officer may within fourteen days appeal to the Executive Committee Member against the decision. The Committee shall assist the responsible Executive Committee Member in appeals against decisions of the licensing officer. An application for a trade licence shall be accompanied by proof of compliance with the laws relating to health, fire, hygiene, safety and any other laws applicable to the license applied for.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org