Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

15.   Penalties for importation of animals, animal carcasses and other things without a permit

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    (1)   A person importing any animal, animal carcass, animal parts, veterinary biological products, fodder or litter into Saint Lucia commits an offence who—

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      (a)     has not obtained, in respect thereof, an import permit issued under section 14; or

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      (b)     contravenes or fails to comply with any term or condition contained in the import permit issued in respect thereof under section 14.

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    (2)   Any animal, animal carcass, animal parts, veterinary biological products, fodder or litter in respect of which an offence under subsection (1) is alleged to have been committed may be seized by an inspector and, on conviction of any persons who may be charged with the offence, shall be forfeited to the Crown and may be detained, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the Minister shall direct without liability in the Crown for any such detention, destruction or disposal.

(Substituted by Act 15 of 1994)