The Crops (Horticultural Crops) Regulations

23. Contract farming

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

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23. Contract farming

(1)A grower supplying produce to a dealer shall sign a contract with the dealer.

(2)A dealer shall not—

(a)sponsor the growing of a horticultural crop for trading without notifying the Authority;

(b)collect produce from a sponsored production scheme unless authorized in writing to do so by the sponsoring firm;

(c)return horticultural produce collected from a grower contrary to the contract; or

(d)impose contractual terms on the grower that do not comply with the horticultural code of conduct.

(3)A person who contravenes regulation (2) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or both.

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Source: Kenya Law