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Control of Importation of Live Fish Act (Cap. 67:52).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
1950 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Long title
An Act to control the importation into Trinidad and Tobago of live fish.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
International trade Fish products Alien species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act prescribes that no person shall, without the consent by notification of the Minister, import into Trinidad and Tobago any live fish other than live fish indigenous in Trinidad and Tobago. It also sets out powers of the Customs Officer regarding seizure and destruction of live fish.

Full text
English
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.tt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Importation of Ornamental Fish Notification (Cap. 67:52).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1954 (2009)

Keyword: International trade, Alien species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX