Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

17.   Power of Minister by order to prohibit animals

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    (1)   Despite the provisions of any Regulations, the Minister whenever he or she considers it necessary in order to prevent the introduction of any prescribed disease in Saint Lucia or the spread of any such disease therein may, by order, prohibit the landing in Saint Lucia of such animals, animal carcasses, animal parts, veterinary biological products, fodder, litter, dung or other similar things as he or she shall specify in the order, which have been or may be brought to Saint Lucia from such country or any such part of any country, as he or she shall specify in the order.

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    (2)   The Minister shall, as soon as practicable after making an order under subsection (1), send notice of the prohibition and, as soon as practicable after the removal of the prohibition, send notice thereof, to the Veterinary Authority in every other Member State.

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    (Substituted by Act 15 of 1994)