1964 Ed.]
Mining.
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or is the duly authorized employee of such a lessee or holder.
(Amended, 33 of 1960, s. 19)
36. No person shall purchase any specified minerals unless he is the holder of a licence granted under section 37.
(Amended, 33 of 1960, s. 19)
37. (1) The Commissioner may, on payment of the prescribed fee, issue an Authorized Buyer's Licence in the prescribed form authorizing the person named therein to purchase specified minerals, and may attach to the licence such conditions as he may think fit. (Amended, 33 of 1960, ss. 19 and 26)
(2) Every such licence shall continue in force for one year from the date thereof, unless previously cancelled, and shall not be transferable.
38. No person shall sell any specified minerals to a purchaser within the Colony, unless he has first satisfied himself that the purchaser is the holder of an Authorized Buyer's Licence authorizing him to purchase such specified minerals.
(Amended, 33 of 1960, s. 19)
39. The holder of an Authorized Buyer's Licence shall not purchase any specified minerals unless he has first satisfied himself that the vendor is authorized to be in possession of such specified minerals and to dispose of the same.
(Amended, 33 of 1960, s. 19)
40. The holder of an Authorized Buyer's Licence shall-
(a) keep proper books showing—
(i) all purchases made by him and the nature and weight of the specified minerals purchased;
(ii) the date of each purchase;
(iii) the name of the seller and his title or authority to be in possession and to dispose of the specified minerals;
(iv) details of disposal of the specified minerals after purchase by him; and (Amended, 33 of 1960, s. 19)
(b) produce such books for the inspection of any mines or police officer or member of the Preventive Service established by the Preventive Service Ordinance whenever required to do so.
41. (1) In the event of any contravention by the holder of an Authorized Buyer's Licence of any of the provisions of section 39 or 40 or of any of the conditions of his licence, the Commissioner may cancel the licence and such cancellation shall be in addition to any other penalty. (Amended, 33 of 1960, s. 26)
Purchase of specified minerals.
Licence to purchase specified minerals.
Duty of seller of specified minerals to satisfy himself that purchaser is licensed to buy.
Holder of licence to satisfy himself that the seller is authorized to possess and dispose of specified minerals.
Duty of licensee.
(Cap. 342.)
Cancellation of Authorized Buyer's Licence.