Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

40.   Produce, tools, etc. liable to forfeiture

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    (1)   When any person is convicted of a forest offence, all forest produce in respect of which such offence has been committed, and all tools, power saws and equipment ropes, chains, boats, crafts, carts, carriages motor vehicles and livestock used in the commission of such offence, is liable by order of the convicting magistrate, to be forfeited to the Crown or to be otherwise dealt with as to the magistrate, in the particular circumstances of the case, seems just. Such forfeiture may be in addition to any other penalty or compensation prescribed for such offence. (Amended by Act 11 of 1983)

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    (2)   Any thing or any livestock mentioned in this section shall, if forfeited to the Crown, be taken possession of by a forest officer empowered in this behalf, and in any other case may be disposed of in such manner as the magistrate may order.