Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act No. 56 of 1986)Chapter III : Illegal Acts23. Erection and operation of machinery prohibited |
No person shall erect or operate any machine designed or adapted for the polishing of diamonds unless –
| a) | he or she is a diamond beneficiator or researcher; |
| b) | he or she is an employee acting in the course of his or her employment with that diamond beneficiator or researcher; or |
| c) | he or she is authorised thereto in writing by the Regulator. |