Section 47, Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008

(1) The Agency may issue a permit to import or exportany controlled substance or controlled product where it is satisfied that the applicant has adequate and appropriate facilities and equipment to handle the controlled substance or controlled product without causing damage to the environment. (2) A permit issued under subsection (1) shall be as set out in the Sixth Schedule. (3) A permit issued under this section shall– (a) not be transferable; and (b) entitles the holder to only import or export the controlled substance or controlled product specified in the permit through the customs ports of entry and exit in Sierra Leone. (4) A permit issued under this section shall expire on the 31st day of December of the year of issue and all imports relating to the permit shall arrive at the port of entry in Sierra Leone on or before 31st day of December of that year. (5) The Agency may, if it is not satisfied with an application for a permit refuse to issue the permit to the applicant. (6) The decision of the Agency and the reason for the rejection of the application shall be communicated in writing to the applicant. (7) An applicant who is aggrieved by the refusal to issue a permit shall appeal to the High Court within thirty days of receipt of the communication in subsection (6). (8) Any person who imports or exports a controlled substance or controlled product shall provide a copy of the permit, bill of lading and invoice to the authorized officer of the Agency who shall certify the quantity of the controlled substances imported or exported at the port of entry.