3. Power to restrict importation of plant material
Whenever the Minister considers that the unrestricted importation into or movement within Saint Lucia of any planting material, fruit, vegetable, plant product, plant pests, soil, or any other non-plant article may result in the entry or movement of plant pests, which may threaten the agricultural resources of Saint Lucia, he or she is authorised to prohibit or otherwise restrict the importation or movement of such planting material, fruit, vegetable, plant product, plant pest, soil or non-plant product to protect the agricultural resources of Saint Lucia.