Mandatory additional conditions for swords

4.—(1) Where a knife dealer’s licence permits carrying on business as a dealer in swords, a licensing authority must also attach to the licence the conditions specified in paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2) The dealer must take all reasonable steps to establish from the customer, and confirm, the intended use of any sword.

(3) The dealer must make detailed written records on the day of the transaction with a customer and retain such records for a period of 3 years from that date stating the enquiries made of the customer or other persons or bodies as to the intended use of any sword.