Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 02 January 2012
Publication where the measure is specified: The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya, explosives Act Chapter 115
Regulation where the measure is specified: Explosives Act 13 of 1929 revised edition 2012
Country/Region applying the measure: Kenya
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: 8. Licence necessary to deal in explosives
(1) No person, other than the manufacturer, shall sell, deal in or dispose of any explosive unless he is in possession of a licence granted under this Act.
(2) For the purposes of this section, a manager, as defined in the Mining (Safety) Regulations (Cap. 306, Sub. Leg), who in outlying districts and in accordance with rules supplies other consumers, shall not be deemed to be a dealer, unless he sells at a profit.
(3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding three thousand shillings or, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
[Act No. 30 of 1953, s. 7, s. 10, Act No. 28 of 1961, Sch.]
Reference of the measure: Section 8
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage
3602.00.00	Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.	No
3601.00.00	Propellent powders.	No
3603.00.00	Safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators.	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	02 January 2012

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