YH Collection of Laws for Electronic Access KENYA (b) the validity of certification for herbage grass, legumes, root crops, vegetables and stimulant crops shall be six months from the date of sampling. (2) Unless earlier revoked, the declaration of quality for all kinds of species of seed shall be valid for twelve months from the date of sampling. (3) It shall be the responsibility of the seed merchant or agent to call inspectors for re-sampling, re-testing and re-sealing of seed lots whose validity of certification has expired. (4) Any merchant who contravenes the provisions of this regulation shall be guilty of an offence. Seed Sale 17.—(1) No seed shall be offered for sale unless it has been certified or it has had its quality declared under regulation 16. (2) No species of seed specified in the Second Schedule shall be offered for sale unless it has been certified. (3) The merchant shall, pursuant to the provisions of regulation 16 (1), be responsible for the quality of any seed he sells or offers for sale. Seed Sellers 18.—(1) Every seed merchant shall appoint an agent, a subagent and stockists with knowledge, ability and appropriate facilities to maintain the quality and viability of the seed offered for sale. (2) The agent, sub-agent or stockists appointed under paragraph (1) shall apply to the Director for a seed seller’s licence by completing Form SR 12 in the Sixth Schedule. (3) The Director shall, upon receipt of an application under paragraph (2), and on payment of the fee prescribed in the Fifth Schedule issue a seed seller’s licence in Form SR 13 in the Sixth Schedule. (4) There shall be attached to the licence issued under this regulation conditions relating to the maintenance of seed to be exposed for sale, and such licence shall be valid for twelve months from the date of issue: Provided that the Director may vary the duration of validity as he may deem necessary, and shall withdraw such licence where the attached conditions are breached. (5) No person shall sell seed unless he holds a valid licence issued under this regulation. (6) The Director or his representative may enter and inspect any premises where seed is stored for sale. (7) The Director shall maintain a register of all seed sellers licensed under this regulation. KE011EN Plant Variety, Regulations (Ch. 326), 01/01/1975 (1991) page 12/53