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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.