Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

45.   Impounding or destruction of dangerous dog for non-compliance

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    (1)   Where an owner of a dangerous dog has not fulfilled a requirement in respect of a dangerous dog under this Act, the Ministry of Local Government shall impound the dog until the requirement is fulfilled.

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    (2)   Where 7 days after notice for fulfilling a requirement under this Act has elapsed the Ministry of Local Government shall inform the owner of the dangerous dog referred to in subsection (1) of that fact.

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    (3)   Where an owner of a dangerous dog has still not fulfilled the requirements 3 days after receiving notice under subsection (2) the Ministry of Local Government shall destroy the dangerous dog.