Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 1970 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Firearms Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Firearms Act 1970 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

6.(4) Nothing in this section shall apply to the re-import of firearms or ammunition in respect of which a firearm licence is in force.
6A(2) If any firearm or ammunition imported under subsection (1) is of a type normally used for military purposes, the same shall be deemed to be the property of the Republic.
(5) Any firearm or ammunition imported under this section which has not been released in accordance with subsection (4) shall be deemed to be the property of the Republic.
6B. (1) The provisions of section six shall not apply to any diplomatic agent of a foreign government or organisation who is entitled to diplomatic immunity or privileges under the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act if at the time of his first arrival in Zambia
7. (1) Any person who imports any firearms or ammunition for the purpose of sale shall forthwith deposit the same in the public warehouse nearest to the place of entry, or in such other public or private warehouse as the Registrar may direct. 

Reference of the measure

PART II : Sections 6(4); 6A (2, 5); 6B(1) ; 7 (1) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Firearms or ammunition 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.