Detail

(1) The Minister may, for the purpose of the safe and humane movement of animals between Saint Lucia and another country, prescribe the conditions under which such animals may be moved by vessel or by aircraft, into Saint Lucia from another country, and from Saint Lucia to another country, and in particular, the Regulations may make provision—
1. (a) for ensuring for such animals a proper supply of water and feed and proper ventilation during their transportation from Saint Lucia or upon their landing in Saint Lucia, as the case may be; and
1. (b) for protecting such animals from unnecessary suffering on being loaded or unloaded in Saint Lucia and during their transportation from Saint Lucia.

(2) The Minister whenever he or she deems it necessary for the safe and humane treatment of animals which are to be moved from Saint Lucia to another country, may, by order, prohibit, or require the postponement for such period as he or she shall specify in the order of—
1. (a) the movement from Saint Lucia of such animal as he or she shall specify in the order; or
1. (b) the transportation from Saint Lucia of any animals on such vessel or aircraft as he or she shall specify in the order.

(Inserted by Act 15 of 1994)