Agricultural Produce (Export) (Castor Seed ) Rules (L.N No. 10 of 2003)
Made 2003 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Regulation
- Organisation
- African Union (AU)
- Country
- Kenya
- Subjects
- Cultivated plants
- Keywords
- plant production, oleaginous plants, packaging/labelling, agricultural commodities
- Categories
- agriculture
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THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (EXPORT) (CASTOR SEED) RULES 1.These Rules may be cited as the Agricultural Produce (Export) (Castor Seed ) Rules. s.2,L.N 10/2003 2.In these Rules, "castor seed" means the seed of Ricinus communis. 3. No person shall export, or cause or permit to be exported, or attempt to export, from the ports of Mombasa or Kilindini any castor seed unless it is contained in new twill bags "B" quality, two and one-quarter pounds weight when empty, or in new sisal/ jute combination bags, and unless— (a) such bag is in good condition, securely doubly sewn with overlapping edges by means of red thread and otherwise in the opinion of an inspector fit for export; and (b) such bag is clearly marked in red with the words "CASTOR SEED" in block letters at least 5 cm. in height; (c) the weight of the contents of such bag does not exceed 66 kg. (d) a fee of six cents has been paid.