Fisheries Management and Development Act

187. Disposition of forfeited property

Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force

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187. Disposition of forfeited property

(1)Any vessel or other property or security forfeited under this Act becomes the property of the State.

(2)Any vessel or other property forfeited under this Act may be—

(a)retained;

(b)leased; or

(c)sold by the State by tender or by agreement approved by the Director-General and endorsed by the Cabinet Secretary:

Provided that if such forfeited property is sold by the State, the owner or apparent owner prior to forfeiture shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to bid on or purchase such property.

(3)The Director-General or any person acting on his behalf shall not be liable in any way of any costs incurred or damages sustained as of a decision taken under subsection (2).

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Source: Kenya Law