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Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act No. 56 of 1986)

Chapter VI : Export of Diamonds

72. Examination and retention of polished diamonds

 

The registering officer –

a) shall examine any polished diamond registered for export in terms of this Act and verify any particulars furnished in respect thereof; and
b) may retain such diamond in order to –
i) have the value thereof assessed in the prescribed manner or by any person designated by the Regulator for that particular valuation or for valuations in general; or
ii) determine whether it is in fact a polished diamond.