Sheepskin (Control of Export) (Amendment) Act, 1938

In short

This law amends the Sheepskin (Control of Export) Act, 1934, to improve the enforcement of orders related to sheepskin export control. It clarifies what constitutes an offense and how such offenses will be handled.

What it regulates

The legality of exporting or attempting to export sheepskin against existing orders.
The powers of Customs and Excise officers to detain and seize articles.
The penalties and proceedings for illegal export or attempted export of sheepskin.
The repeal of a specific section from the original 1934 Act.

Who it concerns

Any person involved in the export or attempted export of sheepskin.
Officers of Customs and Excise.

Key points

It is unlawful to export or attempt to export sheepskin in contravention of an order made under the Principal Act.
Customs and Excise officers can detain and seize articles being exported illegally and open any suspected packages.
Violators face the same penalties, detention, and proceedings as those for illegally importing prohibited goods under section 186 of the Customs Consolidation Act, 1876.
Section 3 of the Principal Act is repealed.

Legal text

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s)or rangeBliain nó blianta nó raon TypeCineál All Legislation Acts Statutory Instruments Advanced SearchCuardach Casta HomeBaile ActsAchtanna 1938 Sheepskin (Control of Export) (Amendment) Act, 1938 Sheepskin (Control of Export) (Amendment) Act, 1938 Permanent Page URL View by SectionAmharc de réir Ailt View Full ActAmharc ar an Acht Iomlán Bill History Stair Bille Commencement, Amendments, SIs made under the Act Tosach Feidhme, Leasuithe, IRí arna ndéanamh faoin Acht Print Full ActPriontáil an tAcht Iomlán Number 5 of 1938. SHEEPSKIN (CONTROL OF EXPORT) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1938. ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Definitions. 2. Offences in respect of orders made under the Principal Act. 3. Repeal of section 3 of the Principal Act. 4. Short title and citation. Act Referred to Sheepskin (Control of Export) Act, 1934 No. 13 of 1934 Number 5 of 1938. SHEEPSKIN (CONTROL OF EXPORT) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1938. AN ACT TO MAKE BETTER PROVISION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS MADE UNDER THE SHEEPSKIN (CONTROL OF EXPORT) ACT, 1934 . [25th February, 1938.] BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:— Definitions. 1.—In this Act— the expression “the Principal Act” means the Sheepskin (Control of Export) Act, 1934 (No. 13 of 1934); the word “sheepskin” has the same meaning as is given to it by the Principal Act for the purposes of the Principal Act. Offences in respect of orders made under the Principal Act. 2.—

(1)It shall not be lawful for any person to export or attempt to export sheepskin in contravention of an order made, whether before or after the passing of this Act, under the Principal Act.

(2)Any officer of Customs and Excise may detain and seize any articles being or attempted to be exported in contravention of this section, and for that purpose may open any packet containing, or suspected by him of containing, any such article, and the provisions of the Customs Consolidation Act, 1876 , in relation to the condemnation and disposal of goods seized under that Act shall apply to all articles seized under this section in like manner as if they had been seized under that Act.

(3)The provisions of this section relating to the prohibition of the exportation or attempted exportation of articles shall have effect as though those provisions were included in the Customs Consolidation Act, 1876 , and that Act and any Act amending or extending that Act shall apply accordingly, and if any person shall export or attempt to export any article in contravention of this section or bring or be in the act of bringing any article to any quay, road or other place whatsoever for the purpose of such exportation or attempted exportation, or shall aid or abet such exportation or attempted exportation, such person shall be liable to the same penalties, detention, and proceedings as those to which a person is liable under section 186 of the Customs Consolidation Act, 1876 , for illegally importing prohibited goods. Repeal of section 3 of the Principal Act. 3.— Section 3 of the Principal Act is hereby repealed. Short title and citation. 4.—

(1)This Act may be cited as the Sheepskin (Control of Export) (Amendment) Act, 1938.

(2)The Principal Act and this Act may be cited together as the Sheepskin (Control of Export) Acts, 1934 and 1938. Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais

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