IMPORT (PROHIBITION) ACT

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IMPORT (PROHIBITION) ACT

CHAPTER 13 LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, L.F.N. 2004

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1.       Prohibition of importation of certain goods.

2.       Offences, penalty, etc.

3.       Short title.

SCHEDULE

IMPORT (PROHIBITION) ACT

An Act to provide for the prohibition of importation into Nigeria of certain food-stuffs especially those contaminated by toxic substances, and the penalty for the contravention of the said prohibition.

[1989 No. 36.]

[7th December, 1989]                       [Commencement.]

1.       Prohibition of importation of certain goods

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Customs, Excise Tariff, etc. (Consolidation) Act or in any Act or other enactment (including any statutory instrument or order), the goods specified in the Schedule to this Act shall be absolutely prohibited from being imported into Nigeria either by way of trade or otherwise.

[Cap. C49. Schedule.]

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