Criminal Code (CAP. 101). Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 1981 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition, Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, General Keyword Basic legislation Offences/penalties Public health Fraud Beverages Food quality control/food safety Private land Property rights Public land Animal welfare Crops/grasses Plant protection Inland waters Freshwater resources management Keeping of live animals Wild fauna Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Code enters into force on 1 October, 1981. Abstract This Code lays down general and special provisions for offences, penalties and criminal liabilities, consisting of 18 Chapters and 332 sections. This Code includes crimes and related penalties for damages to public water, public health, public and private land, property rights, food and foodstuffs, water sources, inland and marine waters, wild fauna species, and plants or crops. Full text English Website www.nationalassembly.gov.bz