Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

16.   Power of Board to make Rules

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    (1)   The Board may, with the approval of the Governor General, make rules—

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      (a)     prescribing the method in which livestock may be purchased from producers;

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      (b)     prescribing the prices to be paid in respect of each grade or type of livestock;

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      (c)     prescribing the price to be paid in respect of each grade or type of meat and meat product;

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      (d)     prescribing the times for accepting livestock at the various depots established in accordance with section 15(a);

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      (e)     prescribe forms of licences to be issued to dealers in meat and meat products;

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      (f)     generally for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

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    (2)   Rules made under this section may prescribe in respect of any contravention thereof or failure to comply therewith a penalty on summary conviction not exceeding $100.