Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

53.   Animals on private property

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    (1)   The owner of a horse, mule or cattle shall not permit the animal to—

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      (a)     be ridden;

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      (b)     run at large; or

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      (c)     trespass,

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    on private property.

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    (2)   An owner who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction—

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      (a)     for a first offence, to a fine of not less than $500 and to not more than $5,000;

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      (b)     for the second or subsequent offence, to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000.

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    (3)   For the purposes of this section—

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      (a)     “run at large” means to be found at a place other than the premises of the owner of the animal and not under the control of any person; and

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      (b)     “trespass” means to be on private property or run at large on private property without the permission of the owner of the private property where the animal is found.