ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act
43. Regulations
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
43. Regulations
(1)The Cabinet Secretary may make Regulations for the better carrying into effect of this Act.(2)Despite the generality of subsection (1), the regulations may provide for—(a)administrative requirements necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Act;(b)the procedure for applications of authorization for the exploitation of traditional knowledge and cultural expressions;(c)fees to be paid by the National Competent Authority and the details of the distribution of part of the fees;(d)mechanisms for fair distribution of benefits derived from usage of traditional knowledge and cultural expressions;(e)preventive mechanisms aimed at protecting traditional knowledge and cultural expressions;(f)forms to be used for matters requiring forms under this Act; and(g)any other matters that are required or necessary be prescribed in order to give effect to this Act.(3)Whenever the Cabinet Secretary is required to make regulations or rules under this Act, the Cabinet Secretary shall make the regulations in consultation with the Council of Governors.