ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Coconut Development Authority Order
29. Selection of production sites
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
29. Selection of production sites
(1)Every producer shall select a site for production of coconuts and such a site shall not be in the land that has proximity to an area contaminated by industrial, faecal or domestic organic waste.(2)The selected site and production practices shall minimize detrimental impact on environment while conserving nature and wildlife in accordance with the provisions of Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (Cap. 387).(3)Every producer shall draw farm plans and such plans shall indicate the selected sites and the facilities that have been strategically sited to ensure workers’ occupational health and safety, and to prevent contamination of crops or produce and packaging materials.(4)The areas selected for production of coconuts shall be indicated in the farm plans in relation to workers’ housing, toilets, drinking water points, waste disposal pits, waste water treatment, utility stores, and social amenities.(5)A person who contravenes the provisions of this paragraph commits an offence.