Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

H9: Measures affecting competitions, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

19 September 1979 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws of Botswana Chapter 66:04 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Diamond Cutting Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

No specific objective stated 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

29. Preference for Botswana products, etc.
(1) The holder of every licence issued under this Act or the body whose nominee is licensed under this Act shall, in the conduct of the operations under such licence, and in the purchase, construction and installation of facilities, give preference, to the maximum extent possible consistent with safety, efficiency and economy, to—
(a) materials and products made in Botswana; and
(b) service agencies located in Botswana and owned by Botswana citizens or bodies corporate established under the Companies Act.
(2) The holder of a licence issued under this Act or the body whose nominee is licensed under this Acts hall, in the operations, conduct training programmes in consultation with the Minister for the benefit of employees so that such employees may qualify for advancement. 

Reference of the measure

Article 29 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All products meant for cutting, sawing, cleaving and polishing of rough and uncut diamonds. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world