ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations
22. Crop inspectors
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
22. Crop inspectors
(1)The Authority shall appoint Inspectors in accordance with section 27 of the Act to carry out inspections on compliance with standards, guidelines and legislation on irish potato produce.(2)Inspectors appointed by the Authority shall regularly undertake surveillance and inspections to ensure that producers, dealers, importers, exporters and processors of irish potato produce adhere to these Regulations, the terms and conditions of registration and guidelines issued by the Authority from time to time and any other relevant laws.(3)The county governments may appoint inspectors to monitor activities associated with irish potato production, dealing, handling and processing, to ensure compliance with these Regulations within the respective county.(4)A person appointed as an inspector under these subregulation (3) shall be required to—(a)to be the holder of—(i)a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or related field from a university recognised in Kenya, or(ii)a Diploma in Agriculture with two years' experience in extension service work, and(b)comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya and with the Public Officer Ethics Act (Cap. 185B).(5)The Authority shall develop training manuals and undertake training of the inspectors to ensure effective carrying out of their duties.(6)The Authority and the county governments shall conduct inspections of growers, grower associations, dealers and processors, jointly or separately, from time to time to ensure compliance with these Regulations.