Section 165, The Mines and Minerals Act, 2009

(1) Minerals shall not be removed from any land fromwhich they have been obtained, nor disposed of, in any manner, except- (a) subject to subsection (2), by the holder of a mineral right for the purpose of sampling or analysis; (b) by the holder of a mineral right in accordance with the terms of the mineral right concerned; (c) as authorised by the Minister for scientific or research purposes; and (d) as otherwise permitted by this Act. Employment and training of Sierra Leone citizens. Removal of Government participation. Preference for Sierra Leone products. 124 125 Definitions. (2) The holder of a mineral right shall not, pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection (1) take or send out of the country samples without the written consent of the Minister. (3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or subsection (2) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars or its equivalent in leones or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months or to both such fine and imprisonment.