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Customs (Control and Management) Act Cap. 422.

Country/Territory
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make better provisions and consolidate the law relating to Customs.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Cattle Enforcement/compliance Milk/dairy products Fruits/edible nuts Fish products Inspection International trade Vegetables/legumes Meat Offences/penalties Transport/storage Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act sets forth provisions on the import and export procedures; customs controlled areas; coastal trade; warehousing; duties, drawback, prohibitions and restrictions; powers and duties of customs personnel; and offences and penalties. The import of articles or food intended for human consumption declared by the competent public health authority to be unfit for such purpose is prohibited. First Schedule identifies the goods not permitted to be warehoused on importation, such as live animals, animal products, meat, cheese, fruits and nuts, fish products, and vegetables.

Full text
English
Website
customs.gov.vc