MERCURY LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 217)

Any person who— (a) imports any quantity of mercury into the country; or (b) has in his possession or buys, sells or transfers any mercury, except under a licence issued under this Law shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a imprisonment not exceeding two years or to both.

(1) The Secretary for Trade may issue a licence to any person authorising him to import into the country, possess, buy, sell or deal in mercury, subject to such conditions as may be specified in the licence. (2) The Secretary for Trade may, at any time cancel any licence issued by him under this Law if he is satisfied that — (a) the licensee is in breach of any of the terms and conditions of the licence or this Law; or (b) it is in the national interest to do so.