ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Anti-Counterfeit Regulations
16. Disposal of seized goods
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
16. Disposal of seized goods
(1)Where the goods seized under the Act are required to be returned to the owner, an inspector shall release the goods after completing Form ACA 14 of the First Schedule and any goods used for testing or analysis shall be recorded.(2)Where the goods seized under the Act are perishable, the inspector shall apply to a magistrate for an order of disposal.(3)Any goods forfeited under section 28(2) of the Act shall be destroyed or disposed of in such manner as the Executive Director may determine.(4)The Executive Director shall ensure that the disposal under this regulation shall not adversely affect the owner of the intellectual property right or a licensee.(5)Upon destruction of any seized goods, the Executive Director shall issue a Destruction Certificate in Form ACA 16 set out in the First schedule.