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Kimberley Process Certificate Act, 2003 (Act 652).

Country/Territory
Ghana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the requirement of Kimberley Process Certificate for the export and import of rough diamonds and to provide for related matters.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Certification Data collection/reporting International trade Minerals Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the requirement to gain the Kimberley Process Certificate for export of rough diamonds in addition to the issued license under the Minerals and Mining Law 1986. The text provides for the application for the Kimberley Certificate, its issue and form, export and import report, packaging rough diamonds, record keeping, suspension and cancellation of license, and offences. The text consists of 10 Articles and 4 Schedules on application form, certificate form, and export and import reports.

Full text
English
Website
www.brr.gov.gh