United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulations 2014
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United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulations 2014
(LI 2014/147)
Rt Hon Dame Sian Elias, Administrator of the Government
Order in Council
At Wellington this 12th day of May 2014
Present:
Her Excellency the Administrator of the Government in Council
Note
The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.
Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.
These regulations are administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Pursuant to section 2 of the United Nations Act 1946, Her Excellency the Administrator of the Government makes the following regulations—
(a)
acting on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council; and
(b)
for the purpose of giving effect to resolutions 2127 (2013) and 2134 (2014) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted pursuant to the United Nations Charter on 5 December 2013 and 28 January 2014 respectively, calling upon the Government of New Zealand and all other member States of the United Nations to apply in respect of the Central African Republic the measures set out in those resolutions.
Contents
Regulations
1 Title
These regulations are the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulations 2014.
2 Commencement
These regulations come into force on 16 May 2014.
3 Interpretation
(1)
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—
agent of a designated person means—
(a)
any person who acts on behalf of, or at the direction of,—
(i)
a designated person; or
(ii)
another person who, directly or indirectly, acts on behalf of the designated person; or
(b)
any entity owned or controlled by a designated person or a person to whom paragraph (a) applies
arms includes—
(a)
related materiel of all types (including weapons, ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, and paramilitary equipment); and
(b)
spare parts for any arms, or for any goods specified in paragraph (a)
Committee means the Committee established under paragraph 12 of resolution 2745
Customs officer has the same meaning as in section 5(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018
designated person, in relation to measures set out in resolution 2134 and provided for in this regulation and regulations 13 to 16, means an individual or entity designated by the Committee as one to whom or to which the measures apply
Minister means the Minister of Foreign Affairs
New Zealand includes Tokelau
New Zealand aircraft means a New Zealand registered aircraft or a New Zealand chartered aircraft
New Zealand chartered aircraft means any aircraft that is not a New Zealand registered aircraft but is, for the time being, chartered to a New Zealand citizen, or to any entity incorporated or constituted under the law of New Zealand
New Zealand chartered ship means a ship that is not a New Zealand registered ship but is, for the time being, chartered to a New Zealand citizen, or to any entity incorporated or constituted under the law of New Zealand
New Zealand person means a person who is—
(a)
in New Zealand; or
(b)
a New Zealand citizen, whether they are in New Zealand or elsewhere
New Zealand registered aircraft means any aircraft registered or required to be registered in New Zealand under the Civil Aviation Act 2023
New Zealand registered ship means a ship registered in New Zealand, or recognised by the law of New Zealand as a ship belonging to New Zealand
New Zealand ship means a New Zealand registered ship or a New Zealand chartered ship
owner, in relation to a ship or an aircraft, includes any person acting as the agent of the owner
resolution 2134 means resolution 2134 (2014) of the Security Council of the United Nations adopted on 28 January 2014
resolution 2664 means resolution 2664 (2022) of the Security Council of the United Nations adopted on 9 December 2022
resolution 2745 means resolution 2745 (2024) of the Security Council of the United Nations adopted on 30 July 2024
security—
(a)
includes a share, stock, bond, debenture, debenture stock, mortgage, lien, treasury bill, coupon or warrant representing dividends or interest, and a life or endowment insurance policy, in whatever currency the security is expressed; and
(b)
also includes any document or means by which the right to the ownership or provision of any money or security, or any interest in money or a security, may be exercised; but
(c)
does not include a promissory note or bill of exchange.
(2)
A reference in these regulations to the transfer of a security includes a reference to a transfer of a security by way of loan, mortgage, pledge, or bailment, whether in respect of a legal or an equitable interest.
(3)
The Minister may publish, in any manner the Minister thinks fit (for example, by notice in the Gazette or publication on the Internet, or both),—
(a)
a list of the names of any persons designated as designated persons; and
(b)
any additions to, or deletions from, the list referred to in paragraph (a).
Regulation 3(1) AU-RTF: revoked, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Regulation 3(1) BINUCA: revoked, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Regulation 3(1) charterer: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) Committee: amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) Customs officer: inserted, on 1 October 2018, by section 443(4) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 (2018 No 4).
Regulation 3(1) Customs officer and the Customs: revoked, on 1 October 2018, by section 443(4) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 (2018 No 4).
Regulation 3(1) designated person: amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Regulation 3(1) MICOPAX: revoked, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Regulation 3(1) MINUSCA: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) MISCA: revoked, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Regulation 3(1) New Zealand person: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) New Zealand registered aircraft: amended, on 5 April 2025, by section 486 of the Civil Aviation Act 2023 (2023 No 10).
Regulation 3(1) resolution 2127: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) resolution 2149: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) resolution 2588: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) resolution 2664: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) resolution 2745: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) specified missions: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 3(1) the Customs: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Exportation of arms
4 Exportation of arms to armed groups in Central African Republic prohibited
(1)
A person must not, directly or indirectly, export arms from New Zealand to an armed group, or an individual associated with an armed group, operating in the Central African Republic.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply to particular goods or to goods of a particular class if the Minister has consented to the exportation of those goods.
(3)
Regulation 17 applies to the Minister’s consent under subclause (2).
Regulation 4: replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 5 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
4A Notification and approval in advance for exempt supplies
[Revoked]Regulation 4A: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 5 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
5 Customs and Excise Act 2018 to apply to prohibited exports
(1)
All the provisions of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 with respect to prohibited exports apply to arms whose exportation is prohibited by regulation 4 as if the exportation of the arms were prohibited under section 96 of that Act.
(2)
However, the following provisions of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 do not apply to those arms:
(a)
(c)
(d)
sections 388 and 389:
(e)
clauses 1(3)(b), 4(2)(b), and 6 of Schedule 5.
(3)
The Comptroller of Customs must give any of those arms to which the Crown has title as forfeited goods to a person authorised in writing by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade to receive the arms (instead of disposing of the arms under section 189(2) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018).
Regulation 5: replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 5 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
6 Detention of prohibited exports
(1)
A Customs officer may detain any goods that the Customs officer has reasonable cause to suspect are arms whose exportation is prohibited under regulation 4.
(2)
[Revoked]Regulation 6(1): amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 6(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 6(1): amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 8(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Regulation 6(2): revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 6(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
7 Prohibited exports not to be loaded onto ship or aircraft
The master of a ship or the pilot in command of an aircraft must not allow arms whose exportation is prohibited under regulation 4 to be loaded onto the ship or aircraft.
Regulation 7: replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 7 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
8 Customs officer may withhold clearance of ship or aircraft in certain circumstances
A Customs officer may withhold the grant of a certificate of clearance under section 37 of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 in respect of a ship or aircraft if the Customs officer has reasonable cause to suspect that arms whose exportation is prohibited under regulation 4 are on board the ship or aircraft.
Regulation 8: replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 7 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Dealings with arms
9 Transactions in relation to arms prohibited
(1)
A New Zealand person must not enter into, or be concerned in, any sale, transfer, carriage, or delivery of, or other dealing with, any arms knowing that those arms are intended to be imported to, for use by, or for the benefit of, an armed group, or an individual associated with an armed group, operating in the Central African Republic.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply to particular goods or to goods of a particular class if the Minister has consented to the sale, transfer, carriage, or delivery of, or other dealing with, those goods.
(3)
Regulation 17 applies to the Minister’s consent under subclause (2).
Regulation 9: replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 8 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Controls on carriage of arms and aviation
10 Carriage of certain arms to Central African Republic prohibited
(1)
A New Zealand ship or New Zealand aircraft must not be used for the carriage of arms if the carriage is, or forms part of, the carriage of those arms from any place to the Central African Republic for use by, or for the benefit of, an armed group, or an individual associated with an armed group, operating in the Central African Republic.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply if the Minister has consented to the exportation of, or transaction in relation to, the arms under regulation 4(2) or 9(2).
(3)
Subclause (1) does not limit any of regulations 4 to 9.
Regulation 10 heading: amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 9(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 10(1): amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 9(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 10(1): amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 9(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 10(2): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 9(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
11 Persons liable for contraventions of regulation 10
(1)
If any New Zealand ship or New Zealand aircraft is used in contravention of regulation 10, each of the following persons is guilty of an offence against these regulations:
(a)
in the case of a New Zealand registered ship or New Zealand registered aircraft, the owner and the master of the ship or, as the case requires, the owner and the pilot in command of the aircraft:
(b)
in the case of a New Zealand chartered ship or New Zealand chartered aircraft, the charterer of the ship or aircraft and, if the master of the ship or pilot in command of the aircraft is a New Zealand citizen, the master or pilot in command.
(2)
However, a person is not guilty of an offence under subclause (1) unless they knew—
(a)
that the goods carried on the ship or aircraft were or included arms; or
(b)
that—
(i)
the carriage of the arms was, or formed part of, the carriage of goods from any place to the Central African Republic; and
(ii)
the arms were for use by, or for the benefit of, an armed group, or an individual associated with an armed group, operating in the Central African Republic.
(3)
In this regulation, charterer, in relation to a ship or aircraft, includes any person acting as the agent of the charterer.
Regulation 11(2): replaced, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 12 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Regulation 11(2)(b): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 10(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 11(3): inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 10(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Provision of technical training or assistance relating to arms
12 Provision to Central African Republic of certain technical training or assistance prohibited
(1)
A New Zealand person must not provide technical training or assistance, including financial or other assistance, to an armed group, or an individual associated with an armed group, operating in the Central African Republic, if the training or assistance is related to—
(a)
military activities; or
(b)
the provision, maintenance, or use of any arms.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply if the training or assistance—
(a)
has been consented to by the Minister; or
(b)
has been approved in advance by the Committee.
(c)
[Revoked](2A)
[Revoked](3)
Regulation 17 applies to the Minister’s consent under subclause (2)(a).
Regulation 12 heading: amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 11(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 12(1): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 11(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 12(2)(c): revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 11(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 12(2A): revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 11(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Entry and transit of designated persons
13 Designated persons to enter New Zealand only if consistent with determinations of Security Council
(1)
No designated person may enter New Zealand, or transit through New Zealand, if the entry or transit would be contrary to a determination of the Security Council of the United Nations made under Article 41 of the Charter of the United Nations.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply to a designated person who is a New Zealand citizen.
(3)
Subclause (1) does not apply so as to prevent a person from entering or transiting through New Zealand if—
(a)
the Committee has determined that the entry or transit is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligation; or
(b)
the entry or transit is necessary to give effect to a judicial process; or
(c)
the Committee has determined that the entry or transit would further the objectives of peace and national reconciliation in the Central African Republic and stability in the region.
(4)
A visa may be granted under the Immigration Act 2009 to a designated person only on the advice of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade that the visa is consistent with subclauses (1) to (3).
(5)
This regulation operates in addition to the requirements of the Immigration Act 2009 and of any regulations made under that Act.
Regulation 13(3)(c): amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 14 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Assets, money, or securities of designated persons
14 Prohibition on dealings in assets, money, or securities of designated persons
(1)
No person may transfer, sell, assign, dispose of, pay for, or otherwise deal with any asset, money, or security located in New Zealand knowing that it is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly,—
(a)
by a designated person; or
(b)
by an agent of a designated person.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply if the Minister has consented to the transfer, sale, assignment, or disposal of, payment for, or other dealing with the asset, money, or security.
(3)
Regulation 17 applies to the Minister’s consent under subclause (2).
(4)
[Revoked]Regulation 14(1): amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 15(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
Regulation 14(4): revoked, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 15(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
15 Prohibition on sending assets, money, or securities to designated persons
(1)
A New Zealand person must not send, transfer, or deliver, or cause to be sent, transferred, or delivered, whether directly or indirectly, any asset, money, or security, knowing that it is being sent, transferred, or delivered—
(a)
to a designated person; or
(b)
for the benefit of a designated person.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply if the Minister has consented to the sending, transfer, or delivery of the asset, money, or security.
(3)
Regulation 17 applies to the Minister’s consent under subclause (2).
Regulation 15(1): amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 12 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 15(1): amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 16 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220).
16 Exceptions to regulations 14 and 15
(1)
The Minister may consent to any dealing with an asset, money, or security if the Minister is satisfied that the dealing is necessary—
(a)
for basic expenses, and prior notice of the Minister’s intention to consent has been given to the Committee; or
(b)
for extraordinary expenses, and prior notice of the Minister’s intention to consent has been given to the Committee and the Committee has approved the dealing; or
(c)
to satisfy a judicial, administrative, or arbitral lien or judgment that took effect before 28 January 2014, other than a lien or judgment for the benefit of a designated person, and prior notice of the Minister’s intention to consent has been given to the Committee.
(2)
The Minister may consent to the following being added to an account:
(a)
interest or other earnings due on the account:
(b)
payments due under any contract, agreement, or obligation of a designated person that arose before the date of their designation by the Committee.
(3)
Interest and other earnings and payments added to an account under subclause (2) are subject to regulations 14(1) and 15(1).
(4)
The Minister may consent to a payment being made by a designated person under a contract entered into before the person became a designated person if—
(a)
the Minister is satisfied that the payment will not, directly or indirectly, be received by a designated person; and
(b)
at least 10 working days’ notice of the Minister’s intention to consent has been given to the Committee.
(5)
Regulations 14(1) and 15(1) do not apply to a dealing—
(a)
consented to under subclause (1), (2), or (4); or
(b)
that is—
(i)
necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance or to support other activities that support basic human needs; and
(ii)
carried out by an entity set out in paragraph 1 of resolution 2664.
(6)
Regulation 17 does not apply to the giving of a consent under subclause (1), (2), or (4).
Regulation 16(5): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Minister’s consent
17 Preconditions to consent
The Minister may consent to an activity under regulation 4(2), 9(2), 12(2)(a), 14(2), or 15(2) only if satisfied that the activity is not inconsistent with the measures set out in—
(a)
paragraph 2 of resolution 2745:
(b)
paragraph 32 of resolution 2134.
Regulation 17: amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 14(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Regulation 17(a): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 14(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67).
Miscellaneous provisions
18 Offences
Every person commits an offence against these regulations, and is liable accordingly under section 3 of the United Nations Act 1946, who acts in contravention of or fails to comply in any respect with any of the provisions of these regulations.
19 Attorney-General’s consent and certificate in certain cases
If an offence against these regulations is alleged to have been committed outside New Zealand, a prosecution for the offence may not be commenced without—
(a)
the Attorney-General’s consent; and
(b)
the Attorney-General’s certificate that it is expedient that the proceedings be commenced.
20 Customs and Excise Act 2018 not affected
These regulations do not affect the operation of the Customs and Excise Act 2018.
Regulation 20: replaced, on 1 October 2018, by section 443(4) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 (2018 No 4).
Michael Webster,
Clerk of the Executive Council.
Date of notification in Gazette: 15 May 2014.
Notes
1 General
This is a consolidation of the United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulations 2014 that incorporates the amendments made to the legislation so that it shows the law as at its stated date.
2 Legal status
A consolidation is taken to correctly state, as at its stated date, the law enacted or made by the legislation consolidated and by the amendments. This presumption applies unless the contrary is shown.
Section 78 of the Legislation Act 2019 provides that this consolidation, published as an electronic version, is an official version. A printed version of legislation that is produced directly from this official electronic version is also an official version.
3 Editorial and format changes
The Parliamentary Counsel Office makes editorial and format changes to consolidations using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. See also PCO editorial conventions for consolidations.
4 Amendments incorporated in this consolidation
United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/67)
Civil Aviation Act 2023 (2023 No 10): section 486
United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/220)
Customs and Excise Act 2018 (2018 No 4): section 443(4)
Versions
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