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(1) A person shall not engage in the business of carrying bonded goods unless that person has

(a) applied to the Commissioner-General for a licence; and

(b) been issued with a licence by the Commissioner-General in accordance with this Act and the Regulations made under this Act.

(2) A person who applies for a bonded carrier licence shall post a bond and pay the prescribed fees.

(3) The Commissioner-General may license the following persons as bonded carriers in the country:

(a) a common carrier of goods owning or operating a railroad, conveyance or other transportation line for the transport of goods in the country;

(b) a contract carrier authorised by the Government of Ghana to carry goods; or

(c) a freight forwarder authorized by the Government of Ghana  to carry goods.

(4) A bonded carrier licence is valid for one year and may be renewed on the payment of the prescribed fees.

(5) The holder of a bonded carrier licence shall keep all records required to be kept.