Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act No. 56 of 1986)Chapter VI : Export of Diamonds72. 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. |