This Act provides for the establishment of the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority of Kenya as a body corporate, defines its functions, powers and internal organization and provides for the control of growing and processing of and transactions in pyrethrum. The Act also establishes the Pyrethrum Development Fund.
The functions of the Agency shall include: (a) develop and promote the pyrethrum industry; (b) register processors, formulators and persons running pyrethrum nurseries; (c) coordinate the activities of stakeholders and organizations within the pyrethrum industry; (d) set required standards for pyrethrum products; (e) facilitate equitable access of benefits and resources of pyrethrum industry by all interested parties; (f) facilitate the arbitration of disputes among interested parties; and (g) promote and encourage the use of environmentally friendly technologies in the pyrethrum industry.
A person shall not operate as a dealer, processor or commercial nursery operator unless that person is a holder of a current licence issued by the Authority for that purpose. A processor shall not be licensed to operate unless the processor's catchment area is defined. The Authority shall provide access of intellectual property rights (not defined) to a licensed processor.