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Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act No. 56 of 1986)

Chapter III : Illegal Acts

22. Processing of diamonds prohibited

 

No person shall polish any diamond or crush or set any unpolished diamond in any tool, implement or other article unless –

a) he or she is a diamond beneficiator or researcher;
b) he or she is an employee acting in the course of his or her employment with that diamond beneficiator or researcher; or
c) he or she is authorised thereto in writing by the Regulator.