Section 8, The National Registration Act, 2008

(1) Every public body which requires identity cards orother pertinent identification documentation for any purpose, whether security, immigration, election or employment, may apply to the Chief Registrar who shall supply such cards or other identification documentation subject to such fees, charges or other terms and conditions as may be determined or agreed. (2) In this section, “public body” includes - (a) government Ministries, departments and agencies; (b) Parliament; (c) the Freetown City Council and any other local council; (d) a company in which the Government is a major shareholder; and (e) a corporation established by an Act of Parliament or out of moneys provided by Parliament.