2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

6.   Offence and penalty

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    (1)   Any person who relocates an animal or animal carcass without a permit issued under section 4 commits an offence and is liable upon summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5000 or to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or to both such fine and imprisonment.

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    (2)   Any animal or animal carcass, in respect of which an offence under subregulation (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 to the Crown for any such detention, destruction or disposal.