ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse Act
23. Nature of offences.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
23. Nature of offences.
(1)Offences under this Act shall be cognizable offences.(2)Where a corporation, registered society or other similar legal entity commits an offence under this Act, any director or officer of the corporation, society or legal entity who acquiesced in the offence commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable in respect of the offence committed by the corporation, society or legal entity, whether or not such corporation, society or legal entity has been prosecuted.(3)In any prosecution for an offence under this Act, it shall be sufficient proof of the offence to establish that the offence was committed by an employee or agent of the accused.(4)Any act done or omitted to be done by an employee in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act shall be deemed also to be the act or omission of the employer, and any proceedings for an offence arising out of such act or omission may be taken against both the employer and the employee.