Control of Exports Act 2023

Direction that authorisation required for transit of dual-use items specified in Annex I

19. (1) Notwithstanding that a dual-use item specified in Annex I has not been specified in an order made under section 18 (1), where the competent authority is satisfied an authorisation to transit the dual-use item specified in Annex I is required because the dual-use item will or may be used in a manner specified in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of Article 4.1, the competent authority may, in accordance with Article 7.2, give notice to a person directing him or her to apply for an authorisation to transit the dual-use item.

(2) A person who transits a dual-use item through or from the State in contravention of a direction under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.