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To guide the development, promotion, and regulation of the tea industry for the benefit of the tea growers and other stakeholders;
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Coordinate activities of Individuals and Organizations in the tea industry;
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Facilitate equitable access to the resources and benefits of the tea industry by all interested parties;
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Make recommendations on the formulation of policies plans and strategies for the regulation of the sub-sector;
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Register tea factories, tea growers, warehouse operators tea packers, tea buyers, exporters, importers brokers, management agents, tea auction organizers, and green leaf transporters;
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License tea manufacturers;
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Promote best practices and standards along the value chain;
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Facilitate the marketing and distribution of tea
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Coordinate prioritization of research;
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Regulate the sale import and export of tea;
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Develop a national tea marketing strategy;
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Prescribe the maximum period and minimum amount for payment of green leaf;
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Promote value addition and the demand and consumption of tea;
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Identify market needs and advise on issues related to national and international trade;
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Monitor and enforce compliance tea standards and the Act;
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Advise on levies fees, import and export duties and on agricultural cess and fees;
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Undertake capacity building and technology transfer to the counties.