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(1) The Ministry shall through the appropriate unit sample, inspect and analyze fertilizers distributed in the country to ensure that distributors of fertilizers comply with the provisions of this Act.

(2) For purposes of subsection (1), the regulatory division may appoint inspectors to inspect the storage facilities, sales premises, labels of fertilizers and the licence of dealers.

(3) An inspector may

(a) at reasonable times enter any premises in order to have access to a fertilizer and fertilizer records to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act,

(b) confiscate a fertilizer which does not comply with the provisions of this Act, and

(c) produce an official identification if required to do so by the person in charge of the premises.

(4) A person in charge of any premises where a fertilizer is distributed shall

(a) give an inspector reasonable assistance to enable the inspector to perform requisite functions; and

(b) Furnish the inspector with any information the inspector may reasonably require respect to the administration of this Act and Regulations made under this .Act.

(5) A person who sells, offers for sale or distributes

(a) any fertilizer with plant nutrient deficiencies or without a licence;

(b) a misbranded fertilizer;

(c) an adulterated fertilizer

(d) a nutrient deficiency fertilizer;

(e) a fertilizer containing heavy metals above the maximum permissible limits; or

(f) any other prohibited product under this Act, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than five hundred penalty units of to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years or both.

(6) In the case of a continuing offence the person convicted, is liable to a further fine of ten penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.

(7) A person who commits an offence under the Regulations is liable on summary conviction to a fine of net more than five thousand penalty units.