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Makueni Country Cultural Heritage Act, 2016 (No. 33 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Makueni
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Makueni County Gazette Supplement No. 18 of 15 November 2016
Long title
An Act of the county Assembly of Makueni to promote and protect culture and cultural heritage in the county and for connected purposes.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Cultural heritage Access and benefit-sharing Biodiversity Protected area Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act, among other things, provides a framework under which communities and groups within the county will receive compensation, royalties or other benefits from the activities, goods, services and use of their culture and cultural heritage. The Executive Committee Member responsible for cultural activities may, after consultation with the Department and after taking into consideration the usage, historical significance and other relevant matters relating to a site, declare any site to be a cultural site protected under this Act. Such sites may be public or private and are protected. Restrictions are placed on various activities within sites. Fishing and hunting require an authorization.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org