Hide, Skin and Leather Trade Act (Cap. 359).
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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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 hides, skins, leather and leather goods.
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Long title of text
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.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 19 of 1987 as amended by Act No. 17 of 2006.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Kenya Gazette, 24 December 1987, No. 94, p. 211.
Publication reference
FAL No. 37.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No