Tag: Customs Amendment Bill
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Ban on importation of ‘accident’ and 10-yr old used cars starts in Oct. 2020
Government says the Customs (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which bans the importation of second hand cars of more than ten years old, as well as salvage cars, locally referred to as ‘accident cars’, will take effect from October, this year. The Bill, which was opposed by the Minority and vehicle dealers across the country was later passed…
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Bill to ban importation of ‘accident cars’ and over 10-year old cars passed
Parliament has finally passed the Customs Amendment Bill, 2020, which places a ban on the importation of second hand cars of more than ten years old, as well as salvage cars, locally referred to as ‘accident cars’. Although the Minority in Parliament had opposed portions of the law particularly on the grounds of job losses, …
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Banning some 2nd hand & salvaged vehicles; why it is hasty and needs a review [Article]
One news item in the automobile industry in Ghana that has sparked outrage especially among members of the Automobile Dealers Union Ghana (AUDG), is the proposal to ban the importation of used (second-hand) vehicles of more than ten years old, and salvaged cars also known as ‘accident cars’; through the Customs Amendment Bill 2020, currently…
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Automobile Dealers Union pushes for more dialogue on Customs Amendment Bill
The Automobile Dealers Union Ghana is urging government to be mindful of the survival of second hand car dealers in the country, as it works to ban the importation of used vehicles that are older than 10 years. The comments follow Tuesday’s passage of the Customs Amendment Bill at the second reading stage in Parliament,…
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Gov’t justifies plan to ban imported ‘accident vehicles’ and over 10-year old cars
Government has justified the decision to ban the importation of salvaged vehicles, also known as accident cars, as well as second hand cars of more than ten years old. The proposal is part of the Customs Amendment Bill, 2020, which was passed on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the second reading stage in Parliament. The…
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Gov’t to regulate importation of ‘second-hand’ and ‘accident’ vehicles
Parliament is set to put in place a regulatory framework for the importation of ‘second-hand’ and salvaged vehicles. This is captured in the Customs Amendment Bill which is on the agenda of the house for consideration. Speaking at an Encounter with the media, the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, indicated that such a regime…