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This is the age of oppression by law
Jun 18, 2017 Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom, http://www.kaieteurnewsonline....f-oppression-by-law/
The GRA has also attempted to provide the legal basis for imposing penalties on persons who import motor vehicles with used tyres. The GRA says that the basis is Section 218 of the Customs Act. It really means Section 216.
The GRA is confused about that section according it a right to impose penalties. Section 216 of the Customs Act creates an offence. It creates an offence of importing restricted or prohibited imports. The offence is punishable under the law, and that punishment is for the court to administer. The punishment is a fine and imprisonment, both at the election of the Commissioner-General. This election is usually done on conviction.

Confusion seems to rampant within the GRA.

6/18/171:11 AM

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