The Crops (Miraa) Regulations. Legal Notice no. 101 of 2022.

This Regulations, made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 40 of the Crops Act, no. 16 of 2013, concern: the growth and development of the miraa industry; the enhancement of productivity and income of miraa farmers and other value chain actors; organisation and coordination of partners and stakeholders in the miraa industry; investment opportunities and improvement of the efficiency of agribusiness services in the miraa industry; facilitation of the export of miraa and miraa products; food safety and quality standards of miraa; crop inspectors; potable water; traceability of a miraa from any given point in the value chain. Matters covered by these Regulations include: registration of growers associations, licensing of commercial miraa nursery operators and conditions upon release of a license, including: land suitable for propagating miraa seedlings; reliable irrigation quality water source; site accessible for inspections and collection of planting material; soil type of good drainage; adequate relevant knowledge of the applicant in nursery management; demarcated waste disposal area in the cultivation area; registration and licensing of commercial miraa transporters, of miraa vendors and of miraa importers and exporters; quality of planting materials; quality assurance for harvesting and post-harvesting handling of miraa; disposal of miraa considered unsafe for human health.