ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act
36. Penalties
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
36. Penalties
(1)A person who is guilty of an offence under this Act for which no special penalty is provided shall be liable—(a)in the case of a first offence, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both such fine and imprisonment;(b)in the case of a subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding seven hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.(2)In any prosecution under this Act the summons shall state the particulars of the offence or offences alleged and also the name of the prosecutor and shall not be made returnable in less than fourteen days from the date on which it is served.