Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

17.   Control of plant pests

The Minister may make regulations as he or she may deem necessary to prevent the spread or control of plant pests in Saint Lucia and therein may—

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    (a)     identify the notifiable pest under consideration;

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    (b)     determine the land or nursery to be placed under quarantine and advise the occupier or owner in writing accordingly;

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    (c)     set out the action to be taken by Government and the occupier or owner in order to control the plant pest as well as dispose of the planting material, fruits, vegetables, and plant products on the land or nursery under quarantine; and

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    (d)     restrict, prohibit or control the cultivation and harvesting of any plant on land or nursery under quarantine.