The Import of Goods (Control) (Amendment) Order 1978

• Citation: S.I. 1978/806
• Sections: 2

Section 1

(1) This Order may be cited as the Import of Goods (Control) (Amendment) Order 1978 and shall come into operation on 3rd July 1978.

(2) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

Section 2

The Import of Goods (Control) Order 1954, as amended , shall have effect as if there were added as Article 2A the following:

(2A)

(1) Any licence granted under Article 2 permitting goods to be imported for transit or transhipment may be granted subject to either or both of the following conditions:

(a) that the goods shall be exported to a specified destination;

(b) that the goods shall be exported within a specified time.

(2) If any goods are imported under the authority of such a licence and any such condition imposed by the licence is contravened or not complied with, then the goods shall be liable to forfeiture.