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Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

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5. Prohibition on import of styrofoam and plastic food service containers

(1) A person shall not import a styrofoam or plastic food service container specified under —
1. (a) Part A of the Schedule, from the 1^st day of August, 2019;
1. (b) Part B of the Schedule, from the 1^st day of August, 2021. (Amended by Act 8 of 2020)

(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000.

5. Prohibition on import of styrofoam and plastic food service containers

2. Interpretation

3. Binding of the Crown

4. Non-application of this Act

8. Declaration and reduction measures

9. Power to enter and seize

11. Costs of storage and disposal

12. Amendment of Schedule

13. Regulations

6. Prohibition on manufacture, sale, use and distribution

7. Prohibition of sale of food in styrofoam and plastic food service container