Other exemptions Section 10: Registration
Section 10 provides for the compliance regime which must be followed by the owner of an ivory item prior to carrying out a dealing that falls under any one of the exemptions provided for in sections 6 to 9. The registration process set out in the subsequent subsections is to be carried out on an online government website, although alternative options, e.g. via telephone and postal methods will also be provided.
	Subsection (1) ensures that an ivory item must be registered with the Secretary of State by the owner of the item or by someone acting on behalf of the owner. This registration must be carried out prior to any dealing in that item being carried out. By registering the item, the owner will confirm that, to their understanding, the item qualifies under the relevant exemption. As such, the owner must carry out the following, for the item to be registered:
make an application for the item to be registered with the Secretary of State, stating the owner’s name and address;
provide a description of the item, including any distinguishing feature which would allow this item to be easily identified when compared to other items of its type, for example a serial number;
provide a photograph of the item, including photographic evidence of any distinguishing features mentioned in subsection (1)(b);
declare that the item satisfies the conditions of one of the exemptions: for musical instruments, de minimis items or portrait miniatures;
provide a brief explanation as to how the item meets the conditions associated with the relevant exemption, as set out under sections 6 to 8;
provide an explanation of the planned dealing which the item in question will be subject to following registration – for example, would the item be sold, or used for hire, imported or exported;
provide any other information set out in regulations; and
pay a fee prescribed in regulations.
	If all of the above conditions are satisfied, the owner has registered the ivory item.
	Subsection (2) sets out where the conditions for each of the relevant exemptions can be found within the Act (e.g. in section 6 for portrait miniatures).
	Subsection (3) allows the regulations to set out exemptions where a registration fee will not be required.
	Subsection (4) ensures that, subject to the requirements of the registration process being fulfilled, confirmation of the registration of the ivory item will be issued. This will permit the owner to engage in dealing with that specific item. To facilitate compliance with the prohibition, the registration will identify the owner of the item, provide a unique number relevant to the specific dealing in the ivory item in question and information to identify the item subject to dealing.
	Subsection (5) allows the Secretary of State to retain a record of information provided as part of the registration process, whether under subsection (1) or under Section 11.