United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulations 2018
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United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulations 2018
(LI 2018/68)
Patsy Reddy, Governor-General
Order in Council
At Wellington this 14th day of May 2018
Present:
The Right Hon Jacinda Ardern presiding 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.
These regulations are made under section 2(1) of the United Nations Act 1946 on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council.
Contents
Regulations
1 Title
These regulations are the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulations 2018.
2 Commencement
These regulations come into force on 14 June 2018.
3 Interpretation
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 by a person described in paragraph (a)
arms means weapons, ammunition, and military equipment, including—
(a)
related materiel; and
(b)
spare parts (including spare parts for related materiel)
AUSSOM means the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia
certificate of clearance means a certificate of clearance granted under the Customs and Excise Act 2018
charterer, in relation to a craft, includes a person acting as the agent of the charterer of the craft
Committee means the committee established under paragraph 11 of resolution 751
component means an improvised explosive device component
craft has the same meaning as in section 5(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018
Customs means the New Zealand Customs Service
Customs officer has the same meaning as in section 5(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018
designated person means an individual or entity designated by the Committee or Security Council as—
(a)
a person to whom or to which arms embargo measures set out in resolutions 1844, 2111, 2142, and 2182 apply; or
(b)
a person to whom or to which asset freeze measures set out in resolutions 1844 and 2182 apply; or
(c)
an individual to whom travel ban measures set out in resolution 1844 apply
improvised explosive device component or IED component means any of the following:
(a)
nitrocellulose containing more than 12.5% nitrogen weight for weight:
(b)
trinitrophenylmethylnitramine (tetryl):
(c)
nitroglycerin, except when packaged or prepared in individual medicinal doses:
(ca)
nitric acid:
(cb)
sulphuric acid:
(d)
a mixture containing 1 or more components listed in paragraphs (a) to (cb):
(e)
any equipment or device specially designed to initiate an explosive by electrical or non-electrical means, including a firing set, a detonator, an igniter, or a detonating cord:
(f)
technology required for the production or use of a component listed in paragraphs (a) to (e)
Minister means the Minister of Foreign Affairs
New Zealand includes Tokelau
New Zealand chartered craft means a craft that is not a New Zealand registered craft but is chartered to a New Zealand citizen or an entity incorporated or constituted under the law of New Zealand
New Zealand craft means a New Zealand registered craft or a New Zealand chartered craft
New Zealand registered craft—
(a)
means a craft registered in New Zealand; and
(b)
includes, whether or not it is actually registered,—
(i)
an aircraft required to be registered in New Zealand under the Civil Aviation Act 2023; and
(ii)
a ship required or entitled to be registered in New Zealand under the Ship Registration Act 1992
owner, in relation to a craft, includes a person acting as the agent of the owner
property—
(a)
means everything that is capable of being owned, whether it is—
(i)
real or personal property:
(ii)
tangible or intangible property:
(iii)
inside or outside New Zealand; and
(b)
includes a legal or an equitable estate or interest in property
resolution 751 means resolution 751 (1992) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 24 April 1992
resolution 1844 means resolution 1844 (2008) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 20 November 2008
resolution 2111 means resolution 2111 (2013) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 24 July 2013
resolution 2142 means resolution 2142 (2014) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 5 March 2014
resolution 2182 means resolution 2182 (2014) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 24 October 2014
resolution 2664 means resolution 2664 (2022) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 9 December 2022
resolution 2776 means resolution 2776 (2025) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 3 March 2025
specified security company means a licensed private security company that—
(a)
operates in Somalia; and
(b)
is specified in the list referred to in paragraph 36 of resolution 2776
UNSOS means the United Nations Support Office in Somalia
UNTMIS means the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia.
Regulation 3 African Union Strategic Concept: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 AMISOM: revoked, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 3 arms: replaced, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 3 arms: amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 ATMIS: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 AUSSOM: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(5) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 certificate of clearance: amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 3 component: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(6) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 3 craft: amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 3 Customs officer: amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(5) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 3 EUTM: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 improvised explosive device component or IED component: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 4(6) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 3 improvised explosive device component or IED component paragraph (ca): inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 improvised explosive device component or IED component paragraph (cb): inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 improvised explosive device component or IED component paragraph (d): amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 New Zealand registered craft paragraph (b)(i): amended, on 5 April 2025, by section 486 of the Civil Aviation Act 2023 (2023 No 10).
Regulation 3 prohibited arms: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 resolution 2607: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 resolution 2664: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(5) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 resolution 2776: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(5) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 Secretary: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 specified security company: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(5) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 UNSOM: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 UNSOS: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(5) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 3 UNTMIS: inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 4(5) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
4 Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions (if any) set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.
Arms
5 Exporting arms to designated person
(1)
A person must not directly or indirectly export arms knowing that the arms are intended to be sold or transferred to a designated person or an agent of a designated person.
(2)
Subclause (1) is not limited by regulation 6.
6 Exporting arms to Somalia
(1)
A person must not directly or indirectly export arms to Somalia knowing that the arms are intended to be exported to, or for use in, Somalia.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply to arms intended solely for the support of, or use by,—
(a)
the Federal Government of Somalia, the Somali National Army, the National Intelligence and Security Agency of Somalia, the Somali National Police Force, or the Somali Custodial Corps; or
(b)
United Nations personnel (including UNTMIS and UNSOS); or
(c)
AUSSOM, including countries that contribute troops and police to AUSSOM; or
(d)
European Union training and support activities, Türkiye, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or the United States of America; or
(e)
forces of any member State of the United Nations (other than the States specified in paragraph (d)), if the member State has a status of forces agreement or a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Government of Somalia and has informed the Committee of that instrument.
(3)
Subclause (1) does not apply to—
(a)
arms supplied to Somalia’s federal member States or specified security companies in accordance with paragraphs 39 to 41 of resolution 2776; or
(b)
protective clothing (including flak jackets and military helmets) temporarily exported to Somalia by the following persons for their own personal use in that country:
(i)
United Nations personnel:
(ii)
representatives of the media, private security contractors, and humanitarian and development workers, and associated personnel; or
(c)
non-lethal military equipment supplied by a State, or an international, regional, or sub-regional organisation, intended solely for humanitarian or protective use; or
(d)
weapons and military equipment carried on vessels that are temporarily entering Somali ports, provided that those items are for defensive purposes and remain on board the vessel for the duration of that temporary entry.
Regulation 6: replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 5 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
6A Notification and approval in advance for exempt supplies of arms
[Revoked]Regulation 6A: revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 5 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
7 Loading arms onto craft
The master or pilot-in-command of a craft must not allow arms to be loaded onto the craft knowing that the arms are—
(a)
intended to be sold or transferred to a designated person or an agent of a designated person; or
(b)
intended to be exported to, or for use in, Somalia (unless an exception under regulation 6(2) or (3) applies).
Regulation 7(b): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 6 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
8 Arms: Customs may refuse certificate of clearance
Customs may refuse to grant a certificate of clearance for a craft that a Customs officer has reasonable cause to suspect is loaded with arms that are—
(a)
intended to be sold or transferred to a designated person or an agent of a designated person; or
(b)
intended to be exported to, or for use in, Somalia (unless an exception under regulation 6(2) or (3) applies).
Regulation 8 heading: amended, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 8(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 8(b): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 7 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
9 Arms: application of Customs and Excise Act 2018
(1)
The provisions of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 (except sections 186(b)(ii), 188(1)(b), 188(2), 189(2), 388, and 389, and clauses 1(3)(b), 4(2)(b), and 6 of Schedule 5) apply in relation to the following arms as if they were goods the exportation of which is prohibited under section 96 of that Act:
(a)
arms that are intended to be sold or transferred to a designated person or an agent of a designated person:
(b)
arms that are intended to be exported to, or for use in, Somalia (unless an exception under regulation 6(2) or (3) applies).
(2)
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 9: replaced, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 9 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 9(1)(b): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 8 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
10 Dealing with arms
(1)
A person must not sell, transfer, or otherwise deal with any arms knowing that they are—
(a)
intended to be sold or transferred to a designated person or an agent of a designated person; or
(b)
intended to be exported to, or for use in, Somalia (unless an exception under regulation 6(2) or (3) applies).
(2)
Subclause (1) applies to—
(a)
a person in New Zealand; and
(b)
a New Zealand citizen in any place outside New Zealand.
Regulation 10(1)(b): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 9 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
11 Carrying arms on New Zealand craft
(1)
A person must not use a New Zealand craft to carry arms knowing that—
(a)
the craft is carrying arms; and
(b)
the carriage is, or forms part of, the carriage of—
(i)
arms to any place where a designated person is located; or
(ii)
arms intended to be exported to, or for use in, Somalia (unless an exception under regulation 6(2) or (3) applies).
(2)
Subclause (1) applies,—
(a)
in the case of a New Zealand registered craft, to—
(i)
the owner of the craft; and
(ii)
the master or pilot-in-command of the craft:
(b)
in the case of a New Zealand chartered craft, to—
(i)
the charterer of the craft; and
(ii)
the master or pilot-in-command of the craft, if the master or pilot is a New Zealand citizen.
Regulation 11(1)(b): replaced, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 11 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 11(1)(b)(ii): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 10 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
12 Providing assistance or training
(1)
A person must not provide—
(a)
any assistance or training relating to military activities or to the supply, sale, transfer, manufacture, or use of arms knowing that the assistance or training is provided to a designated person or an agent of a designated person; or
(b)
any financial assistance relating to the supply, sale, transfer, manufacture, or use of arms knowing that the assistance is provided to a person in Somalia.
(2)
Subclause (1) applies to—
(a)
a person in New Zealand; and
(b)
a New Zealand citizen in any place outside New Zealand.
(3)
Subclause (1)(b) does not apply to financial assistance that is provided in circumstances that correspond with the exceptions described in regulation 6(2) or (3) to the prohibition on the exportation of arms set out in regulation 6(1).
Regulation 12(1): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 11(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 12(3): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 11(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Improvised explosive devices
Heading: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
12A Exporting IED components
A person must not directly or indirectly export IED components if the person knows that—
(a)
the components are intended to be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices; or
(b)
there is a significant risk that the components will be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices.
Regulation 12A: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
12B Loading IED components onto craft
The master or pilot-in-command of a craft must not allow IED components to be loaded onto the craft if the master or pilot-in-command knows that—
(a)
the components are intended to be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices; or
(b)
there is a significant risk that the components will be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices.
Regulation 12B: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
12C IED components: Customs may refuse certificate of clearance
Customs may refuse to grant a certificate of clearance for a craft if a Customs officer has reasonable cause to suspect that the craft is loaded with IED components and that—
(a)
the components are intended to be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices; or
(b)
there is a significant risk that the components will be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices.
Regulation 12C: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
12D IED components: application of Customs and Excise Act 2018
(1)
The provisions of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 (except sections 186(b)(ii), 188(1)(b), 188(2), 189(2), 388, and 389, and clauses 1(3)(b), 4(2)(b), and 6 of Schedule 5) apply in relation to the following IED components as if they were goods the exportation of which is prohibited under section 96 of that Act:
(a)
components intended to be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices; or
(b)
components at significant risk of being used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices.
(2)
The Comptroller of Customs must give any of those components 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 components (instead of disposing of the components under section 189(2) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018).
Regulation 12D: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
12E Dealing with IED components
(1)
A person must not sell, transfer, or otherwise deal with any IED components if the person knows that—
(a)
the components are intended to be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices; or
(b)
there is a significant risk that the components will be used in Somalia to manufacture improvised explosive devices.
(2)
Subclause (1) applies to—
(a)
a person in New Zealand; and
(b)
a New Zealand citizen in any place outside New Zealand.
Regulation 12E: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
12F Carrying IED components on New Zealand craft
(1)
A person must not use a New Zealand craft to carry IED components if the person—
(a)
knows that the craft is carrying IED components; and
(b)
knows that the carriage is, or forms part of, the carriage of the IED components from any place to Somalia in contravention of regulation 12A.
(2)
Subclause (1) applies,—
(a)
in the case of a New Zealand registered craft, to—
(i)
the owner of the craft; and
(ii)
the master or pilot-in-command of the craft:
(b)
in the case of a New Zealand chartered craft, to—
(i)
the charterer of the craft; and
(ii)
the master or pilot-in-command of the craft, if the master or pilot is a New Zealand citizen.
Regulation 12F: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
12G Notification of dealings with IED components and other explosive precursors and materials
(1)
A person who intends to directly or indirectly export, sell, or transfer any IED components to Somalia (otherwise than in breach of regulation 12A or 12E) must notify the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the intended exportation, sale, or transfer at least 10 working days before it takes place.
(2)
A notification under subclause (1) must include the following information:
(a)
the proposed use of the components:
(b)
their end user:
(c)
the technical specifications of the components:
(d)
the quantity of components being exported, sold, or transferred:
(e)
the intended storage location of the components.
(3)
A person in the business of exporting, selling, or transferring explosive precursors or materials must—
(a)
keep a record of any transaction with, or inquiry from, an individual in Somalia regarding explosive precursors or materials; and
(b)
notify the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the transaction or inquiry no later than 5 working days after it takes place.
(4)
This regulation applies to—
(a)
a person in New Zealand; and
(b)
a New Zealand citizen in any place outside New Zealand.
(5)
In this regulation, explosive precursor or material means any of the following:
(a)
ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO):
(b)
nitroglycol:
(c)
pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN):
(d)
picryl chloride:
(e)
2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT):
(f)
a mixture containing 1 or more materials listed in paragraphs (a) to (e):
(g)
ammonium nitrate:
(h)
potassium nitrate:
(i)
sodium chlorate:
(j)
alarm systems with disturbance sensors (including motorcycle alarms):
(k)
learning code receivers:
(l)
any other explosive precursor or material that may be used in the manufacture of improvised explosive devices.
Regulation 12G: inserted, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 12G(1): amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 12(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 12G(1): amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 12(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 12G(2)(e): inserted, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 12(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 12G(5)(j): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 12(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 12G(5)(k): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 12(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Charcoal
13 Importing charcoal from Somalia
A person must not directly or indirectly import charcoal into New Zealand knowing that the charcoal is from Somalia (whether or not the charcoal originated in Somalia).
14 Carrying charcoal from Somalia on New Zealand craft
(1)
A person must not use a New Zealand craft to carry charcoal knowing that—
(a)
the craft is carrying charcoal; and
(b)
the carriage is, or forms part of, the carriage of the charcoal to any place from Somalia.
(2)
Subclause (1) applies,—
(a)
in the case of a New Zealand registered craft, to—
(i)
the owner of the craft; and
(ii)
the master or pilot-in-command of the craft:
(b)
in the case of a New Zealand chartered craft, to—
(i)
the charterer of the craft; and
(ii)
the master or pilot-in-command of the craft, if the master or pilot is a New Zealand citizen.
15 Charcoal: application of Customs and Excise Act 2018
The provisions of the Customs and Excise Act 2018 (except sections 186(b)(ii), 188(1)(b), 188(2), 388, and 389, and clauses 1(3)(b), 4(2)(b), and 6 of Schedule 5) apply in relation to charcoal that is imported into New Zealand from Somalia as if the charcoal were goods the importation of which is prohibited under section 96 of that Act.
Regulation 15: replaced, on 1 September 2022, by regulation 14 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222).
Regulation 15: amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 13 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
16 Dealing with charcoal from Somalia
(1)
A person must not sell, transfer, or otherwise deal with any charcoal knowing that the charcoal is intended to be supplied, sold, or transferred, directly or indirectly, to any place from Somalia.
(2)
Subclause (1) applies to—
(a)
a person in New Zealand; and
(b)
a New Zealand citizen in any place outside New Zealand.
Property of designated persons
17 Dealing with property of designated persons
(1)
A person must not transfer, sell, assign, dispose of, pay for, or otherwise deal with any property located in New Zealand knowing that the property is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a designated person or an agent of a designated person.
(2)
See the exceptions to the prohibition under subclause (1) in regulation 19.
Regulation 17(2): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 14 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
18 Sending property to designated persons
(1)
A person must not send, transfer, or deliver any property, or cause any property to be sent, transferred, or delivered, whether directly or indirectly, knowing that the property is to be sent, transferred, or delivered to, or for the benefit of, a designated person.
(2)
Subclause (1) applies to—
(a)
a person in New Zealand; and
(b)
a New Zealand citizen in any place outside New Zealand.
(3)
See the exceptions to the prohibition under subclause (1) in regulation 19.
Regulation 18(3): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 15 of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
19 Exceptions to regulations 17 and 18
(1)
The prohibitions in regulations 17(1) and 18(1) do not apply to—
(a)
an activity that the Minister consents to under subclause (3) or (4); or
(b)
an activity 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; or
(c)
in the case of the prohibition in regulation 17(1), a dealing that is for the purposes of, or in connection with, the enforcement or intended enforcement of these regulations.
(2)
In deciding whether to consent to an activity under subclause (3) or (4), the Minister must have regard to paragraphs 4 and 5 of resolution 1844 and paragraph 41 of resolution 2182.
(3)
The Minister may consent to an activity prohibited by regulation 17(1) or 18(1) if the Minister is satisfied that the activity is necessary for—
(a)
[Revoked](b)
a designated person to meet basic expenses, and notice of the Minister’s intention to consent has been given to the Committee and the Committee has not, within 3 working days after receiving the Minister’s notification, made a negative decision in respect of the activity; or
(c)
a designated person to meet extraordinary expenses, and notice of the Minister’s intention to consent has been given to the Committee and the Committee has approved the activity; or
(d)
a designated person to satisfy a judicial, administrative, or arbitral lien or judgment that took effect before 20 November 2008, other than a lien or judgment for the benefit of a designated person, and notice of the Minister’s intention to consent has been given to the Committee.
(4)
The Minister may consent to the following being added to an account to which the prohibitions in regulations 17(1) and 18(1) apply:
(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 the person’s designation.
(5)
The prohibitions in regulations 17(1) and 18(1) apply to interest and other earnings and payments added to an account under subclause (4).
Regulation 19 heading: replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 16(1) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 19(1): replaced, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 16(2) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 19(2): amended, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 16(3) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Regulation 19(3)(a): revoked, on 7 May 2026, by regulation 16(4) of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68).
Entry and transit of designated individuals
20 Designated individuals entering or transiting through New Zealand
(1)
An individual who is a designated person must not enter New Zealand or transit through New Zealand.
(2)
Subclause (1) does not apply to a person who is a New Zealand citizen.
(3)
Subclause (1) does not apply 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 Somalia 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 (2) and (3).
(5)
This regulation operates in addition to the requirements of the Immigration Act 2009 and of any regulations made under that Act.
Miscellaneous provisions
21 Offences
For the purposes of section 3(1) of the United Nations Act 1946, a person who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these regulations commits an offence against these regulations.
22 Attorney-General’s consent and certificate in certain cases
A prosecution for an offence against these regulations that is alleged to have been committed outside New Zealand may not be commenced without—
(a)
the Attorney-General’s consent; and
(b)
the Attorney-General’s certificate that it is expedient that the prosecution be commenced.
23 Revocations
The following regulations are revoked:
(a)
United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulations 1992 (SR 1992/42):
(b)
(c)
Schedule 1 Transitional, savings, and related provisions
Part 1 Provisions relating to these regulations as made
There are no transitional, savings, or related provisions relating to these regulations as made.
Michael Webster,
Clerk of the Executive Council.
Date of notification in Gazette: 17 May 2018.
Notes
1 General
This is a consolidation of the United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulations 2018 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 (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/68)
Civil Aviation Act 2023 (2023 No 10): section 486
United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL 2022/222)
Versions
United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulations 2018
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