ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Tea Industry) Regulations
18. Considerations before registration and licensing and renewal
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
18. Considerations before registration and licensing and renewal
(1)The Authority shall, before registering, licensing or renewing a registration or licence under these Regulations, satisfy itself that—(a)the applicant has complied with the provisions of the Act, these Regulations and any other relevant law; and(b)the applicant or the directors of the company are fit and proper for the function for which they seek a licence or registration.(2)In determining whether a person is fit and proper, regard shall be had to—(a)whether they have taken part in any business practice in the tea value chain that in the opinion of the Authority was fraudulent, prejudicial or otherwise improper; or which otherwise discredited their method of doing business; and(b)whether they have been directors of a company or entity whose licence or registration certificate has previously been revoked or suspended by the Authority for any cause.(3)In determining whether a person or director is fit and proper, the Authority shall have due regard to the provisions of the Fair Administrative Action Act (Cap. 7L), the Companies Act (Cap. 486) and any other relevant law.