Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B84: Inspection requirement 

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

G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

26. Power to stop dangerous methods
(1) If an inspector finds any method of work, storage, packing or use in connection with explosives to be in conflict with this Act or the rules, or to be in his opinion dangerous to the public security or to the safety of any person, he may in his discretion—
(a) confiscate and remove the explosives;
(b) by order in writing require the immediate discontinuance of such method;
(c) by order in writing require such remedial measures to be taken as in his opinion are necessary.
(2) Any person who is dissatisfied with a confiscation or requisition done or made under this section may within thirty days thereof appeal to the chief inspector of explosives, who shall give his decision thereon with the least possible delay.
(3) If an appellant is dissatisfied with a decision of the chief inspector of explosives given under this section he may within thirty days of such decision appeal therefrom to the Minister, whose decision shall be final.
(4) The provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to any prosecution.
[Act No. 30 of 1953, s. 18, L.N. 343/1956, L.N. 173/1960.] 

Reference of the measure

Section 26 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Explosives 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.