# The Control of Movement of Goods Regulations 1984, Regulation 15

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Save in the circumstances hereunder mentioned, no person shall at any time during a removal—
(a) wilfully break, open or remove any seal, lock or mark affixed for any customs or excise purpose on any goods or to a vehicle or container; or
(b) load or unload or assist in the loading or unloading of a vehicle or container.
(2) The circumstances referred to in paragraph (1) above are—
(a) where authorisation has been given by the proper officer; or
(b) in accordance with any general or special permission given by the Commissioners; or
(c) in an emergency in order to safeguard the goods or to protect life or property.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1984/1176/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-movement-of-goods-regulations-1984/regulation-15
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