The Chemist Professionals Act

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CHAPTER 160
THE CHEMIST PROFESSIONALS ACT
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Application.
3. Interpretation.
part ii
THE CHEMIST PROFESSIONALS’ COUNCIL
4. Establishment and composition of Council.
5. Function of Council.
6. Powers of Council.
7. Members of Council or Committee.
8. Committees of Council.
9. Appointment of Registrar.
10. Functions of Registrar.
11. Secretariat of Council.
12. Remuneration of member of Council and Secretariat.
part iii
REGISTRATION, ENROLMENT AND ENLISTING OF CHEMISTS,
CHEMICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS AND ASSISTANT
CHEMICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS
13. Qualification for registration, enrolment and enlisting.
14. Internship training.
15. Temporary registration.
16. Issuance of certificate.
17. Register, Roll and List.
18. Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificates.
19. Restoration of name to Register, Roll or List.
20. Restriction on use of title.

List.
18. Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificates.
19. Restoration of name to Register, Roll or List.
20. Restriction on use of title.

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part iv
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
21. Sources of funds.
22. Annual report and accounts.
23. Submission of annual financial report.
24. Management and control of funds.
25. Annual and supplementary budget.
26. Operational principles.
27. Powers to invest.
part v
DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS
28. Receipts of complaints by Registrar.
29. Temporary suspension pending inquiry.
30. Procedure for inquiry.
31. Disciplinary powers of Council.
32. Power to summon witness.
33. Failure to appear before Council.
34. Appeals.
part vi
GENERAL PROVISIONS
35. Regulations.
36. Rules.
37. Offences and penalties.
38. Publication of names of chemist professionals.
39. Immunity.
40. Compounding of offences.
SCHEDULE

lations.
36. Rules.
37. Offences and penalties.
38. Publication of names of chemist professionals.
39. Immunity.
40. Compounding of offences.
SCHEDULE

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Chemist Professionals Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3.

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Chemist Professionals Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:
“assistant chemical laboratory technologist” means a person
who holds a certificate in chemistry or any specialised
discipline majoring in chemistry from a recognised
institution;
“certificate” means a certificate issued under section 16;
“chemist” means a person who holds a degree in chemistry
or any specialised discipline majoring in chemistry from
a recognised institution;
“chemical laboratory technologist” means a person who
holds a diploma in chemistry or any specialised discipline
majoring in chemistry from a recognised institution;
“chemist professional” means a chemist, chemical laboratory
technologist or assistant chemical laboratory technologist
registered, enrolled or enlisted, as such under this Act;
Short title
Application
Interpretation
CHAPTER 160
THE CHEMIST PROFESSIONALS ACT
An Act to establish the Chemist Professionals’ Council and to provide
for the powers, functions, management and regulation of the chemist,
chemical laboratory technologist and the assistant chemical laboratory
technologist and to provide for related matters. [……………………..]
[.................................]
Act No. 9 of 2016

the assistant chemical laboratory
technologist and to provide for related matters. [……………………..]
[.................................]
Act No. 9 of 2016

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“committee” means any committee established under
section 8;
“Council” means the Chemist Professionals’ Council
established under section 4;
“financial year” means the financial year of the Government;
“List” means the list of assistant chemical laboratory
technologists established under section 17. “Minister” means the Minister responsible for health;
“Register” means the register of chemist professionals
established under section 17;
“Registrar” means the Registrar of the Council appointed
under section 9;
“Roll” means the roll of chemical laboratory technologists
established under section 17; and
“supervisory authority” means any legal entity which serves
as an employer of the chemist professional. PART II
THE CHEMIST PROFESSIONALS’ COUNCIL
4.–(1) There is established a council to be known as the
Chemist Professionals’ Council. (2) The Council shall be a body corporate with perpetual
succession and a common seal.

ed a council to be known as the
Chemist Professionals’ Council. (2) The Council shall be a body corporate with perpetual
succession and a common seal.

(3) The Council may, in its own name, be capable of-
(a) suing and being sued;
(b) acquiring and holding movable and immovable
property;
(c) borrowing and lending;
(d) entering into any contract or other transaction; and
(e) doing all or such other acts and things which a body
corporate may lawfully perform, do or suffer to be
done. (4) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this
section, the Attorney General shall have the right to intervene
in any suit or matter instituted for or against the Council. Establishment
and composition
of Council

torney General shall have the right to intervene
in any suit or matter instituted for or against the Council. Establishment
and composition
of Council

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(5) Where the Attorney General intervenes in any matter
pursuant to subsection (4), the provisions of the Government
Proceedings Act, shall apply in relation to the proceedings of
that suit or matter as if it had been instituted by or against the
Government. (6) For the purpose of subsection (4), the Council shall have
the duty to notify the Attorney General of any impending suit
or matter by, or against the Council.

purpose of subsection (4), the Council shall have
the duty to notify the Attorney General of any impending suit
or matter by, or against the Council.

(7) The Council shall consist of ten members of whom at
least three shall be women to be appointed by the Minister as
follows:
(a) a Chairman;
(b) a representative from the Government Chemist
Laboratory;
(c) two representatives of an umbrella society of chemist
professionals;
(d) a chemist of a level of senior or above representing
public universities;
(e) a chemist of a level of senior lecturer or above
representing private universities;
(f) a Law Officer representing the Attorney General;
(g) a chemical laboratory technologist or assistant chemical
laboratory technologist;
(h) a chemist representing private chemist laboratories;
and
(i) a police officer of a rank of Inspector or above
representing the Inspector General of Police. (8) The Council may, for efficient execution of its functions
and where it considers necessary, co-opt any person who is
not a member of the Council to attend its meeting except that,
such person shall not have a right to vote. (9) In appointing members of the Council and committees,
the Minister or Council shall consider gender representation
and senior members who possess requisite knowledge and
experience. Cap. 5

and committees,
the Minister or Council shall consider gender representation
and senior members who possess requisite knowledge and
experience. Cap. 5

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(10) Tenure of membership and procedures of the Council
shall be as set out in the Schedule to this Act. (11) The Minister may, by Order published in the Gazzette
amend the Schedule to this Act. 5.–(1) The Council shall be responsible for-
(a) registering, enrolling and enlisting of chemists,
chemical technologists, and assistants chemical
technologists, respectively; and
(b) setting and enforcing standards, code of conduct and
regulating practice of chemist professional.

stants chemical
technologists, respectively; and
(b) setting and enforcing standards, code of conduct and
regulating practice of chemist professional.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Council shall perform the following functions:
(a) advise the Minister on matters relating to the chemist
professional;
(b) inquire into any query relating to a chemist professional;
(c) maintain and enhance integrity of the chemist
professional;
(d) foster cooperation between the Council and other
institutions or organisations, dealing with the chemist
profession;
(e) administer the accounts and assets of the Council
or any assets to be held in trust for the benefit of the
Council;
(f) determine the fees payable to the Council for services
performed by the Council under this Act;
(g) consider any matter affecting the chemist professionals,
and take such action in connection therewith as the
Council may consider necessary;
(h) issue, renew, replace and cancel chemist professional
practising licence;
(i) conduct inspection in all chemistry or chemistry related
laboratories by availability of chemistry personnel; and
(j) carry out such other functions as the Minister may
direct. Function of
Council

ry related
laboratories by availability of chemistry personnel; and
(j) carry out such other functions as the Minister may
direct. Function of
Council

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6.–(1) The Council shall have powers to-
(a) set qualification requirements of chemist professionals
for the purpose of being registered, enrolled or enlisted;
(b) delegate any of its powers, and functions to any person
registered under this Act for such period as it considers
necessary, except powers to:
(i) deal with disciplinary matters;
(ii) approve the annual budget, supplementary budget,
statement of financial position or any statement of
account; and
(iii) borrow.

iplinary matters;
(ii) approve the annual budget, supplementary budget,
statement of financial position or any statement of
account; and
(iii) borrow.

(c) remove or restore any name from the Register, Roll
or List subject to such conditions as the Council may
impose;
(d) appoint any officer or inspector to conduct inspection
or perform any duty or action on behalf of the Council;
(e) demand any information from a person registered,
enrolled or enlisted or involved in chemistry practice
as it deems necessary;
(f) inquire into any matter, complaint, charge or allegation
of improper or disgraceful conduct against any person
registered, enrolled or enlisted;
(g) approve the annual budget of the Council; and
(h) recommend to the bodies responsible for accreditation
of universities and technical institutions on curricula
for Chemist Professionals. 7. A person shall not be appointed as a member of the Council
or committee unless such person is a citizen of Tanzania. 8.–(1) The Council may, for the purpose of ensuring efficient
performance of its functions and exercise of its powers, establish
such number of committees to perform such functions as it
may direct.

ing efficient
performance of its functions and exercise of its powers, establish
such number of committees to perform such functions as it
may direct.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the
Council shall establish committees relating to the following:
Powers of Council
Members of
Council or
Committee
Committees of
Council

section (1), the
Council shall establish committees relating to the following:
Powers of Council
Members of
Council or
Committee
Committees of
Council

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(a) registration, enrolment and enlisting;
(b) ethics and disciplinary; and
(c) practice review and professional advancement. (3) The functions, composition and procedures of
committees shall be prescribed in the regulations. (4) The committee may, for efficient execution of its
functions and where it considers necessary, co-opt any person
who is not a member of the Committee to attend its meeting,
except that, such person shall not have a right to vote. 9.–(1) The Minister shall appoint a senior or principal chemist
who possesses at least a Masters Degree, with experience,
requisite knowledge and good character from the public
service to be the Registrar of the Council. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary to the Council. (3) The Registrar shall, unless his appointment is terminated,
hold office for a period of three years and shall subject to his
satisfactory performance be eligible for reappointment for one
more term of three years.

d office for a period of three years and shall subject to his
satisfactory performance be eligible for reappointment for one
more term of three years.

10.–(1) Subject to approval by the Council, the Registrar shall-
(a) cause to be published in the Gazette, as soon as may be
practicable after registration, the particulars entered in
the Register, Roll and List in respect of each person and
any amendment or deletion of the particulars therein;
and
(b) issue a certificate upon registration, enrolment,
enlisting and payment of prescribed fees. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Registrar shall-
(a) keep proper accounts and other records relating to the
funds and resources of the Council;
(b) establish one or more separate accounts in a credible
commercial bank into which all monies received by the
Council shall be paid in and out;
Appointment of
Registrar
Functions of
Registrar

in a credible
commercial bank into which all monies received by the
Council shall be paid in and out;
Appointment of
Registrar
Functions of
Registrar

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(c) prepare annual estimates of income and expenditure
and adhere to any such estimates;
(d) implement the decisions of the Council; and
(e) prepare and publish an annual report which shall
include-
(i) an account of the operations of the Council during
the year covered by the report;
(ii) a set of audited accounts;
(iii) such other matters as may be prescribed; and
(iv) perform any other function that may be required
under this Act or as the Council may direct. 11.–(1) There shall be a Secretariat of the Council which shall
consist of-
(a) the Registrar; and
(b) such number of staff as may be determined and
appointed by the Council. (2) The members of the Secretariat shall be public servants. 12. Members of the Council and the Secretariat shall be paid
such allowances from the funds of the Council as the Minister
may, after consultation with the Treasury Registrar, determine.

ecretariat shall be paid
such allowances from the funds of the Council as the Minister
may, after consultation with the Treasury Registrar, determine.

PART III
REGISTRATION, ENROLMENT AND ENLISTING
OF CHEMISTS, CHEMICAL LABORATORY
TECHNOLOGISTS AND ASSISTANT CHEMICAL
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS
13.–(1) A person intending to be registered, enrolled or
enlisted as a chemist, a chemical laboratory technologist or an
assistant chemical laboratory technologist, shall apply to the
Council in the manner to be prescribed by the Council. (2) A person shall not be eligible for registration, enrolment
or enlisting as a chemist professional and offer his services
unless such person satisfies the Council that:
Secretariat of
Council
Remuneration
of member of
Council and
Secretariat
Qualification
for registration,
enrolment and
enlisting

ies the Council that:
Secretariat of
Council
Remuneration
of member of
Council and
Secretariat
Qualification
for registration,
enrolment and
enlisting

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(a) he is a holder of-
(i) in the case of a chemist, a degree in chemistry or
any specialised discipline majoring in chemistry
from a recognised or accredited institution;
(ii) in the case of a chemical laboratory technologist,
a diploma in chemistry; and
(iii) in the case of an assistant chemical laboratory
technologist, a certificate in chemistry or majoring
in chemistry, from a recognised or accredited
institution; and
(b) his professional render him fit and proper to be registered
as a chemist, a chemical laboratory technologist or an
assistant chemical laboratory technologist. (3) The Minister shall, upon consultation with the Council,
make regulations prescribing for additional qualification
requirements for registration, enrolment or enlisting as he
may consider necessary. 14.–(1) A chemist shall not be registered as such unless the
Council is satisfied that he has undergone internship training
for a period of one year.

14.–(1) A chemist shall not be registered as such unless the
Council is satisfied that he has undergone internship training
for a period of one year.

(2) The procedures and requirements for internship training
shall be as prescribed in the regulations. 15.–(1) Where a person who is not ordinarily a resident of
Tanzania satisfies the Council that-
(a) is or intends to be present in Tanzania in the capacity
of a professionally qualified chemist for the express
purpose of carrying out specific work or works for
which he has been engaged for a period not exceeding
twelve months;
(b) is or immediately before entering Tanzania was
practising as a professional chemist and that, he is
eligible for registration under this Act; and
(c) his professional renders him fit and proper to be
registered,
he may be temporarily registered. Internship
training
Temporary
registration

ct; and
(c) his professional renders him fit and proper to be
registered,
he may be temporarily registered. Internship
training
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registration

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(2) The Council shall require any person applying for
registration under this section, to appear before the Committee
responsible for registration and to produce documents relating
to his assignment or employment. (3) The registration of a person under this section shall
continue only while engaged on the specific assignment and
on ceasing to be engaged or on expiration of the period, his
registration shall cease to have effect. (4) Registration of a person under this section may be
renewed as the Council deems fit. (5) A person who contravenes the provision of this section
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine
of not less than five million shillings or to imprisonment for a
term of two years or to both. 16.–(1) The Council shall approve issuance of a certificate to a
person who is registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act.

two years or to both. 16.–(1) The Council shall approve issuance of a certificate to a
person who is registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act.

(2) Subject to subsection (1), a certificate shall contain-
(a) full name and address of the applicant;
(b) academic qualifications and title; and
(c) such terms and conditions in respect of which a
certificate is issued. 17.–(1) Subject to this Act, the Council shall establish, keep
and maintain a Register, Roll and List of chemist professionals. (2) Every person registered, enrolled or enlisted shall,
before the 31st December of each year, file information with
the Council in the prescribed manner for the retention of his
name in the Register. (3) The information to be submitted under subsection
(2), shall be accompanied by a prescribed fee as set out in the
regulations. (4) The Council may remove any person from the relevant
Register, Roll or List who does not comply with the provisions
of subsections (2) and (3). Issuance of
certificate
Register, Roll and
List

he relevant
Register, Roll or List who does not comply with the provisions
of subsections (2) and (3). Issuance of
certificate
Register, Roll and
List

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(5) A person may, after a payment of a prescribed fee and
within such time as the Council may determine, inspect the
Register, Roll or the List. 18.–(1) The Council may, upon being satisfied that the terms
and conditions of issuance of a certificate have been violated-
(a) revoke, suspend or cancel the certificate;
(b) notify the person whose certificate has been revoked,
suspended or cancelled; and
(c) delete from the Register, Roll or List the name of the
person whose certificate has been revoked or cancelled. (2) A person whose name has been deleted from the Register,
Roll or List shall, within thirty days of such deletion, surrender
to the Council the certificate issued under section 16. (3) A person who fails to surrender the certificate within
the prescribed period commits an offence under this Act.

rtificate issued under section 16. (3) A person who fails to surrender the certificate within
the prescribed period commits an offence under this Act.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the
Council may, before revoking, suspending or cancelling the
certificate or deleting from the Register, Roll or List the name
of the person where certificate has been revoked or cancelled,
give that person the right to be heard. 19.–(1) Where a name of any chemist, a chemical laboratory
technologist or an assistant chemical laboratory technologist
has been deleted from the Register, Roll or List in accordance
with the provisions of section 18, the name of that person shall
not be entered in the Register, Roll or List except by order of
the Council. (2) Where an order has been made for the deletion of
a person’s name from the Register, Roll or List, the Council
may, on its own motion or on the application of the person
concerned, and in either case, after holding such inquiry as
the Council may deem proper, cause the name of the person
to be restored to the Register, Roll or List upon payment of
prescribed fee. Suspension,
revocation or
cancellation of
certificates
Restoration of
name to Register,
Roll or List

ter, Roll or List upon payment of
prescribed fee. Suspension,
revocation or
cancellation of
certificates
Restoration of
name to Register,
Roll or List

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(3) The provisions of section 34 shall apply to a person who
is aggrieved by the decision of the Council under this section. 20.–(1) A person other than a chemist, a laboratory technologist
or an assistant laboratory technologist shall not, on or after
the commencement of this act, assume, take, exhibit or in any
way make use of any title, emblem or description reasonably
calculated to suggest that he is a chemist, a chemical laboratory
technologist or an assistant chemical laboratory technologist. (2) A person who contravenes subsection (1), commits
an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not
less than one million shillings but not more than five million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term not less than five years
or to both.

ine of not
less than one million shillings but not more than five million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term not less than five years
or to both.

PART IV
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
21.–(1) Sources of funds for the Council shall include-
(a) monies as may be appropriated by Parliament;
(b) any funds or assets which may be vested in or accrued
from other sources;
(c) loans granted by the Government or by any other
person or body;
(d) fees imposed and other charges collected from
provision of services under this Act;
(e) gifts, grants and donations;
(f) proceeds derived from sale of assets and any other
source of income identified by the Council; and
(g) any other money received by or made available to the
Council for the purpose of its functions. (2) The fees and charges payable under this Act shall be
prescribed in the regulations. Restriction on use
of title
Sources of funds

of its functions. (2) The fees and charges payable under this Act shall be
prescribed in the regulations. Restriction on use
of title
Sources of funds

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22.–(1) The Council shall, at the end of each financial year,
prepare an annual implementation report on the activities of
the financial year and submit the report to the Minister. (2) The Council shall ensure that, the annual financial
statements are prepared and submitted to the Controller and
Auditor-General within three months after the end of each
financial year. (3) The financial statements shall include-
(a) statement of financial performance;
(b) statement of financial position;
(c) statement of cash flows;
(d) statement of changes of equity;
(e) notes to the financial statements; and
(f) directors report. 23.–(1) The Council shall submit to the Minister an audited
financial report on those accounts six months after the end of
each financial year. (2) The Council shall prepare and submit to the Minister an
estimate of the revenue and expenditure for the Council three
months before the end of the preceeding year.

hall prepare and submit to the Minister an
estimate of the revenue and expenditure for the Council three
months before the end of the preceeding year.

(3) An expenditure shall not be made unless authorised by
the Council within the estimate of that financial year. 24.–(1) The Council shall keep books of accounts and maintain
proper records of its operations in accordance with the national
accounting standards. (2) The Council shall cause to be prepared and kept proper
books of accounts and record with respect to-
(a) the assets and liabilities;
(b) the receipt and expenditure of monies and other
financial transactions; and
(c) a statement of financial position and a statement
showing details of the financial performance to be
prepared in every financial year. Annual report
and accounts
Submission of
annual financial
report
Management and
control of funds

l performance to be
prepared in every financial year. Annual report
and accounts
Submission of
annual financial
report
Management and
control of funds

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(3) The funds and resources of the Council shall be used for
the better carrying out of the objective of this Act. (4) The Council’s expenditure shall be subject to monitoring
and review. 25.–(1) Not less than one month before the beginning of any
financial year, the Council shall approve the annual budget of
the amount expected to be received and disbursed during that
financial year. (2) Where in any financial year, the Council requires to
make any disbursement not provided for or of an amount in
excess of the amount provided for in the annual budget for
that year, the Council shall approve a supplementary budget
detailing the disbursement. (3) The annual budget and every supplementary budget
shall be in the form and manner as may be prescribed or
directed by the Minister.

e disbursement. (3) The annual budget and every supplementary budget
shall be in the form and manner as may be prescribed or
directed by the Minister.

26.–(1) The Council shall-
(a) open and operate all sets of books of accounts, ledgers,
journal and other subsidiary books of accounts in
accordance with its accounting manual; and
(b) review and change its documentation in order to
facilitate the proper keeping of books of account as
may be directed by the relevant authorities. (2) All cash received shall be deposited to the revenue
account and payments shall be made from the expenditure
account. (3) An expenditure shall not be incurred from the funds of
the Council unless that expenditure is part of the expenditure
plan approved by the Minister. 27. The Council may, after obtaining approval of the Minister
and after consultation with the Treasury Registrar and the
Minister responsible for finance, invest monies in such a
manner as it deems fit. Annual and
supplementary
budget
Operational
principles
Powers to invest

ister responsible for finance, invest monies in such a
manner as it deems fit. Annual and
supplementary
budget
Operational
principles
Powers to invest

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PART V
DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS
28.–(1) Where a chemist, a chemical laboratory technologist
or an assistant chemical laboratory technologist is alleged to
be unfit to practise as such, such complaint shall be lodged to
the Registrar who shall forward the complaint to the Council. (2) For the purposes of this section, a chemist, a chemical
laboratory technologist or an assistant chemical laboratory
technologist shall be considered unfit to practise if that person-
(a) has committed a professional misconduct;
(b) is incompetent;
(c) has been convicted of an offence under this Act;
(d) is convicted of an offence involving dishonest, fraud or
moral turpitude;
(e) has committed any malpractice, negligence or breach
any directive issued under this Act; or
(f) is mentally sick and approved as such by a medical board
in Tanzania or any other licensing authority responsible
for health regulation in any other jurisdiction.

sick and approved as such by a medical board
in Tanzania or any other licensing authority responsible
for health regulation in any other jurisdiction.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), the term professional
misconduct shall be construed to include-
(a) a contravention of this Act or the regulations;
(b) failure to abide by the terms, conditions or limitations
of a registered, enrolled or enlisted chemist, a chemical
laboratory technologist or an assistant chemical
laboratory; technologist;
(c) having a conflict of interest which affects the client
and a chemist, a laboratory technologist or an assistant
chemical laboratory technologist;
(d) practising chemistry profession without a valid
certificate of registration, enrolment, enlisting or
temporary registration;
(e) an attempt to use as his own certificate, number or seal
of another chemist, a chemical laboratory technologist
or an assistant chemical laboratory technologist or
Receipts of
complaints by
Registrar

or seal
of another chemist, a chemical laboratory technologist
or an assistant chemical laboratory technologist or
Receipts of
complaints by
Registrar

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to impersonate any registered chemist, a chemical
laboratory technologist or an assistant chemical
laboratory technologist;
(f) abetting or aiding illegal practise of chemist professional
by any person;
(g) furnishing false information or document to the
Council in order to secure a certificate of registration,
enrolment or enlisting; or
(h) impersonation of a registered, enrolled or enlisted
chemist professional or a holder of temporary
registration certificate. (4) A complaint under this section shall be accompanied
by a written statement made by the complainant or any person
acting on his behalf or any other person interested in the act or
omission giving rise to the complaint. (5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), the Council may, on its
own motion, initiate any preliminary inquiry into a chemist,
a chemical laboratory technologist or an assistant chemical
laboratory technologist if it is satisfied that the information
received by the Council warrants holding a preliminary
inquiry.

an assistant chemical
laboratory technologist if it is satisfied that the information
received by the Council warrants holding a preliminary
inquiry.

(6) Except for complaints arising under subsection (2),
inquiry shall not proceed unless a statutory declaration by the
complainant has been obtained. 29. The Council may upon receipt of-
(a) a complaint against a chemist professional; or
(b) a report from a supervisory authority,
temporarily suspend a chemist professional from practising
pending the completion of inquiry. 30.–(1) The Council shall, where it is of the opinion that
a prima facie case has been established by the complainant,
direct that an inquiry be held. (2) The Council shall give opportunity for a chemist
professional against whom misconduct is alleged, to appear before
the Council to be heard, and may be represented by an advocate. Temporary
suspension
pending inquiry
Procedure for
inquiry

s alleged, to appear before
the Council to be heard, and may be represented by an advocate. Temporary
suspension
pending inquiry
Procedure for
inquiry

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(3) Where a chemist professional fails to appear at an
inquiry without reasonable excuse and the Council is satisfied
that a notice was duly served, the Council may proceed with
the inquiry as if the chemist professional was present. 31.–(1) The Council may, after due inquiry made in accordance
with the provisions of this Act-
(a) order the removal of the name of the chemist
professional from the Register;
(b) order the suspension from the practice of the chemist
professional for such period as the Council may
consider necessary;
(c) caution, censure or otherwise reprimand the chemist
professional; or
(d) impose fines or order payment of costs involved in the
inquiry or such other cost as may be appropriate. (2) The Registrar shall communicate the decision of the
Council to the parties within seven days after determination
of the inquiry. 32. The Council shall have power to summon any witness and
may require him to produce documents for the purpose of
conducting an inquiry.

the inquiry. 32. The Council shall have power to summon any witness and
may require him to produce documents for the purpose of
conducting an inquiry.

33.–(1) A person who, having been served with a summons
under section 32-
(a) fails, without reasonable cause, to appear before the
Council;
(b) fails without reasonable cause to produce any document
required;
(c) refuses without reasonable cause to answer questions
put to him by the Council; or
(d) willfully interrupts the proceedings of the Council or
insults any member of the Council,
commits an offence. Disciplinary
powers of Council
Power to
summon witness
Failure to appear
before Council

ncil or
insults any member of the Council,
commits an offence. Disciplinary
powers of Council
Power to
summon witness
Failure to appear
before Council

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(2) A person giving evidence before the Council shall be
entitled to privileges which he would have been entitled to as a
witness before a court of law. 34.–(1) A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Council
may, within three months from the date of notification of the
decision, appeal to the Minister. (2) The Minister shall, within thirty days after the receipt of
the appeal, determine the appeal. (3) The Minister may dismiss or allow an appeal or vary the
decision of the Council or make any order as he may consider
necessary. (4) The Minister shall, within one month after the
determination of the appeal, avail a copy of the decision to the
appellant. PART VI
GENERAL PROVISIONS
35.–(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the Council,
make regulations for the effective carrying out of the provisions
of this Act.

PROVISIONS
35.–(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the Council,
make regulations for the effective carrying out of the provisions
of this Act.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Minister shall make regulations prescribing-
(a) forms, manner and procedures in which an application
for registration, enrolment, enlisting or retention or
cancellation of certificates;
(b) the appointment or designation, powers and
qualifications of inspectors and the manner of
conducting inspections for the purpose of this Act;
(c) fees and other charges;
(d) the custody of property management of the Council
and management of investment and expenditure of the
funds of the Council; and
(e) procedure for conducting inquiries by the Council, and
the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at
inquiries, including the power to take evidence on oath. Appeals
Regulations

he Council, and
the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at
inquiries, including the power to take evidence on oath. Appeals
Regulations

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36.–(1) The Council may, with the approval of the Minister,
make rules for the proper discharge of its functions under this
Act. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the Council may
make such rules prescribing for-
(a) the qualifications for registration, enrolment or
enlisting;
(b) ethics and code of conducts for chemist professional
practice; and
(c) any other matter which may be required for effective
implementation of this Act. 37.–(1) A person who commits an offence for which no specific
penalty is provided on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not
less than one million shillings but not exceeding two million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year
or to both. (2) A registered, enrolled and enlisted person shall not
engage in illegal work or cooperate with anyone engaged.

m not exceeding one year
or to both. (2) A registered, enrolled and enlisted person shall not
engage in illegal work or cooperate with anyone engaged.

(3) A person shall not procure or attempt to procure
registration or enrolment or enlisting under a false or fraudulent
declaration, certificate, application or representation, whether
in writing or verbally or willfully makes or causes to be made
any falsification in the Register. (4) A person shall not practise as a chemist professional
without being registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act. (5) A person who contravenes subsections (2), (3) and (4),
commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine
of not less than one million shillings or to imprisonment for a
term not less than two years or to both. 38. The Minister shall, by order published by in the Gazette,
publish the names of chemist professionals. Rules
Offences and
penalties
Publication of
names of chemist
professionals

er published by in the Gazette,
publish the names of chemist professionals. Rules
Offences and
penalties
Publication of
names of chemist
professionals

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39. Nothing that is done by the Chairman, a member of the
Council, member of Committee, employee or any other person
authorised to perform, any function under this Act shall, if done
in good faith in the performance or purported performance
of the functions under this Act, render the member or officer
personally liable for that matter or anything done. 40.–(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act relating to
penalties, where a person admits in writing to have committed
any offence under this Act, the Council may, at any time prior
to the commencement of the hearing by a court of competent
jurisdiction, compound such offence and order such person to
pay such sum of money, not exceeding one half of the amount
of the fine to which such person would otherwise have been
liable to pay if he had been convicted of such offence.

ot exceeding one half of the amount
of the fine to which such person would otherwise have been
liable to pay if he had been convicted of such offence.

(2) Where an offence is compounded in accordance with
subsection (1) and proceedings are brought against the offender
for the same offence, it shall be a good defence for the offender
to prove to the satisfaction of the court that the offence with
which the offender is charged has been compounded under
subsection (1). (3) A person who is aggrieved by any order made under
subsection (1), may, within thirty days from the date of that
order, appeal to the Minister. (4) Where the person fails to comply with the order issued
under this section, within the prescribed period, the Council
shall, in addition to the sum of money ordered, require
the person to pay an interest at the rate prescribed in the
regulations. (5) The Minister may make regulations prescribing for
offences to be compounded and procedures for compounding
of offences under this Act. Immunity
Compounding of
offences

make regulations prescribing for
offences to be compounded and procedures for compounding
of offences under this Act. Immunity
Compounding of
offences

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SCHEDULE
(Made under section 4(10))
APPOINTMENT, COMPOSITION AND
PROCEDURES OF THE COUNCIL
1.–(1) The Chairman shall be appointed by the Minister and shall be a
person of good standing, credibility and integrity with an outstanding
experience in chemicals management. (2) The Council shall elect one of its members to be the Vice-
Chairman. 2.–(1) The Chairman and members of the Council shall, unless his
appointment is terminated by the Minister, or he ceases in any other
way to be a member, hold office for a period of three years and shall be
eligible for reappointment for one more term. (2) Members appointed by virtue of their office shall cease to be
members upon ceasing to hold the office entitling appointment to the
Council.

term. (2) Members appointed by virtue of their office shall cease to be
members upon ceasing to hold the office entitling appointment to the
Council.

(3) Members of the Council shall cease to be a member if that
member-
(a) dies or resigns for any reason;
(b) fails without good cause to attend three consecutive meetings
of the Council;
(c) is convicted of a criminal offence for a term of, or beyond six
months;
(d) becomes mentally ill; or
(e) is disqualified to practice under this Act. (4) Where an office of a member falls vacant for any of the reasons
under subparagraph (3), the Minister may appoint a person to fill
the vacancy during the remainder of the term for which the vacating
member was appointed. (5) Where a member, who was appointed by virtue of his holding
some other office, is unable for any reason to attend any meeting of
the Council, he may nominate another person from his organisation to
attend the meeting in his place. 3.–(1) The Council shall ordinarily meet at least once in every three
months at such times and places as it deems necessary for transaction
of its business. (2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1), the Chairman may, upon
approval of two-thirds of members, call an extra ordinary meeting to
transact on matters requiring immediate attention.

ph (1), the Chairman may, upon
approval of two-thirds of members, call an extra ordinary meeting to
transact on matters requiring immediate attention.

(3) The Chairman or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, may at any
time call a special meeting upon a written request by a majority of the
members. Chairman
Tenure of office
Meetings

nce, the Vice-Chairman, may at any
time call a special meeting upon a written request by a majority of the
members. Chairman
Tenure of office
Meetings

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(4) The Chairman or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, shall
preside at every meeting of the Council and in the absence of both,
the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the members present shall appoint
a member from amongst themselves to preside over the meeting. 4.–(1) The quorum at any meeting of the Council shall be two thirds of
the members in office. (2) Matters proposed at a meeting of the Council shall be decided by
a majority of the votes of the members present. (3) The validity of any act or proceedings of a properly constituted
Council meeting shall not be affected by reason of absence of any
member or by the defect subsequently raised by the absent member. 5. All orders, directives, notices of the Council shall be signed by-
(a) the Chairman;
(b) the Secretary; or
(c) any other officer authorised in writing in that behalf by the
Secretary. 6.

he Council shall be signed by-
(a) the Chairman;
(b) the Secretary; or
(c) any other officer authorised in writing in that behalf by the
Secretary. 6.

The Seal of the Council shall not be affixed on any instrument except
in the presence of the Registrar or such other officer as the Council may
appoint in that behalf. 7. Subject to this Schedule, the Council shall regulate its own
proceedings. Quorum
Directives of
Council
Seal
Proceedings

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