Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

17.   Sale or disposal of agricultural inputs, commercial motor vehicle and other articles

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    (1)   Subject to subsection (2), a person shall not sell, give or otherwise dispose of agricultural inputs, a commercial motor vehicle or other articles that was purchased free of customs duty under this Act, except —

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      (a)     to a transferee, in the case of a transfer of ownership of a facility owned or controlled by that person; or

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      (b)     after the expiration of 5 years from the date of the purchase.

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    (2)   A person shall not dispose of agricultural inputs, a commercial motor vehicle or other articles that was imported or purchased free of customs duties without prior written authorisation from the Minister.

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    (3)   A person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $6,000 or imprisonment for 6 months.