Mining Act

208. Offences relating to salting

Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force

208. Offences relating to salting

A person who—

(a)places or deposits material in a place with the intention of misleading another person as to the mineral endowment or potential of that place; or

(b)manipulates a mineral sample to enhance its value or in any way changes the nature of the sample with the intention of deceiving or defrauding another person,

commits an offence and is be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to a fine of not less than fifty thousand shillings, or both an imprisonment term and a fine.

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Source: Kenya Law