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TITLE VIIU.K.SPECIAL PROCEDURES

CHAPTER 3U.K.Storage

Section 3U.K.Free zones

Article 244U.K.Buildings and activities in free zones

1.The construction of any building in a free zone shall require the prior approval of the customs authorities.

2.Subject to the customs legislation, any industrial, commercial or service activity shall be permitted in a free zone. The carrying on of such activities shall be subject to notification, in advance, to the customs authorities.

3.The customs authorities may impose prohibitions or restrictions on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, having regard to the nature of the goods in question, or the requirements of customs supervision, or security and safety requirements.

4.The customs authorities may prohibit persons who do not provide the necessary assurance of compliance with the customs provisions from carrying on an activity in a free zone.