(1) The head of a customs office may designate a certain area as a general bonded area by taking into account the expected extent of its contribution to the promotion of trade, the quantity of foreign goods shipped into and out of such general bonded area, etc., ex officio or upon a request from the head of a relevant central administrative agency, the head of a relevant local government, or other persons who intend to operate a general bonded area (hereinafter referred to as "applicant for designation").
(2) In any general bonded area, not less than two functions, from among those as a bonded warehouse, bonded factory, bonded exhibition, bonded construction work site or bonded store, may be performed (hereinafter referred to as "general bonded function").
(3) Matters necessary for requirements, procedures, etc. for designating any general bonded area shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 30, 2010]