ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Bixa) Regulations
7. Licensing of bixa agents
Edition: 2025-08-28 · In force
7. Licensing of bixa agents
(1)A person shall not operate as a bixa agent unless the person has a valid licence issued by the respective county government.(2)A person who intends to operate as a bixa agent shall apply to the respective county government for a licence in Form Bx7 set out in the First Schedule and the application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule.(3)The county government shall not issue a licence to an applicant unless an inspector has visited and inspected the applicant's warehouse or store and confirmed that the warehouse or store—(a)is accessible to growers and dealers;(b)is designed to allow for adequate ventilation, lighting, effective produce inspection and is made of acceptable material; and(c)has a waste disposal facility.(4)The county government shall, within fourteen days from the receipt of the application—(a)issue a licence to a successful applicant in Form Bx8 set out in the First Schedule if satisfied that applicant meets the requirements in paragraph (3) and the information or documents required in the application form have been provided and are accurate; or(b)if the applicant does not meet the requirements in paragraph (3) or provide accurate information or documents required in the application form, reject the application and notify the applicant of the decision in writing, giving reasons for rejection.(5)Where the reasons for the rejection under paragraph (4)(b) have been addressed, the applicant may resubmit the application for consideration.(6)A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence.