MOF-BUDGET Jun. 2016 | Page 394

Excise Stamp ControlExcise Amendment Bill 2016 Stamp Control (Amendment) Bill, 2016 OBJECTS AND REASONS Annex E The Bill amends the Excise Stamp Control Bill (No. 8 of 2013). [394] 2016/2017 DRAFT ESTIMATES OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURE Clause 2 of the Bill substitutes the definition of “Secretary” as meaning the “Financial Secretary”. Clause 3 of the Bill seeks to give Excise officers the power to enter and inspect tobacco manufacturing facilities while tobacco is being manufactured. Clause 4 of the Bill seeks to provide for the compounding of offences.