# The Burma (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2009, Article 8: Importation, purchase or transport of prohibited imports


(1) Except under the authority of a licence granted by the Governor under this article, the importation, purchase or transport of goods listed in Annex 1 (as modified from time to time) to the Regulation from Burma is prohibited if—
(a) the importation or attempted importation is of such goods which originated in Burma or have been exported from Burma;
(b) the purchase or attempted purchase is of such goods which are located in Burma; or
(c) the transport or attempted transport is of such goods which originated in Burma or are being exported from Burma to another country, and their final destination is in the Territory.
(2) Any prohibited imports which are imported, purchased or transported or attempted to be imported, purchased or transported shall be liable to forfeiture under the customs and excise laws of the territory.
(3) Any person knowingly concerned in the importation, purchase or transport of such goods shall be guilty of an offence under this Order.
(4) Imports, purchases and transport of goods which are occasional and consist solely of products for the personal use of the recipients or travellers or their families shall not be considered as prohibited by paragraph 1.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3008/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/burma-restrictive-measures-overseas-territories-order-2009/article-8
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