Sugar Act

57. Offences and penalties

Edition: 2024-12-07 · In force

57. Offences and penalties

(1)The Board may direct any organization or person in the industry to produce any document or information, or submit any returns which it reasonably considers necessary for the proper performance of its functions under this Act.

(2)Any person who—

(a)fails to comply with any direction given by the Board under this Act; or

(b)furnishes to the Board any information or produces any document which is false or misleading in any material particular; or

(c)obstructs an officer of the Board in the performance of his functions under this Act; or

(d)diverts or abets the diversion of transit sugar into the domestic market,

commits an offence.

(3)A person convicted of an offence under paragraph (d) of subsection (2) shall be liable to a fine not exceeding three times the domestic value of the sugar in respect of which the offence is committed, or two million shillings, whichever is the higher, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or to both.

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Source: Kenya Law