Belgium

July 18, 1977 - General Law on Customs and Excise Tax (updated May 6, 2011)

Year of current version:	2011
Date of entry into force of original text:	October 1, 1977
Date of Text (Enacted):	July 18, 1977
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Notes:	This law consolidates all amendments until 2011. The notification by Belgium to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states: 'In application of the provisions on professional secrecy, a sample of the goods may be inspected by the owner of the right but no other information may be given to him' (see Article 320).
Available Texts:
Dutch	18 juli 1977 - algemene wet op de douane en accijnzen (Bijgewerkt op 6 mei 2011)
French	18 juillet 1977 - Loi générale sur les douanes et accises (mise à jour 6 Mai 2011)
WIPO Lex No.:	BE077