ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Act
6. Obligations of county governments.
Edition: 2024-12-28 · In force
6. Obligations of county governments.
A county government shall, in establishing and administering a licensing regime —(a)protect the rights of consumers, producers, suppliers, distributors and service providers in the respective county;(b)promote the regulation of developing markets;(c)consult the relevant government entity responsible for standards in order to ensure that quality of goods produced and services delivered are of high standard;(d)effectively administer control over persons engaged in activities that are potentially risky as threatening to the life or health of individuals, property and State, public interest or nature and cultural heritage;(e)ensure that the licensing fees imposed with respect to the licence are not prohibitive and do not hinder the conduct of business;(f)ensure that each category of the licences offered by the county government is designated a unique code; and(g)ensure that it does not prejudice national economic policies, economic activities across county boundaries or the national mobility of goods, services, capital or labour in line with Article 209(5) of the Constitution.