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Marsabit County Tourism Act, 2016 (No. 8 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Marsabit
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Marsabit County Gazette Supplement No. 12 of 4 November 2016.
Long title
An Act of the county Assembly of Marsabit to provide for development, management, marketing and regulation of sustainable local tourism and for connected purposes.
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Land-use planning Tourism Protection of habitats Institution Sustainable development
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act concerns the development of tourism in Marsabit county. It provides for the formulation of a county tourism strategy by the Executive Committee Member and the establishment of the establishment of Tourism Regulatory and Licensing Unit. One of the objects of the Act is to promote the practice of responsible and sustainable tourism (defined). The Executive Committee Member may by notice in the County Gazette designate tourism Areas in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Tourism at the National level. The Act also provides for public participation in making decisions under the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org