Section 31, The National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act, 2001

A valid social security clearance certificate, being evidence of compliance by an employer with the provisions of this Act, shall be required of every employer by the appropriate authority or person in charge where the employer wishes to— (a) import, export or clear goods from a port, factory or warehouse in Sierra Leone; (b) tender or be considered for any contract with a public institution; (c) register any document conferring title to any land; (d) obtain permit for the construction of any building; [illegible] No. 5 The National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001 (e) leave the country if he is a non-citizen; (f) be paid or receive payment for any contract for goods or services; (g) obtain work permit for his foreign employees; and (h) renew a business registration. [Margin: Offences.]