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External Trade Act (Cap. 163), Act No. 16 of 1958.

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1958
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Certification Liability/compensation Inspection International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Minister may prohibit absolutely or limit the import of any class of goods from or originating in any country without a licence granted under the provisions of section 4, as well as may prohibit absolutely or limit the exportation of any goods from Antigua and Barbuda to any country without a licence granted under the provisions of section 6. This Act underlines that the prohibited and restricted goods should not be brought into Antigua and Barbuda in contravention of an Order made under section 3(1)(a) and 3(1)(b). This Act sets forth procedures and principles of licensing for the import and export of goods; and sets forth provisions on the cancellation of licenses, offences and penalties, liabilities of the officers of the corporate body and employees, and the authorities of the Comptroller of Customs. The Comptroller of Customs may seize the imported goods and if it appears that the goods were not brought into Antigua and Barbuda in contravention of this Act, then the Comptroller of Customs may restore the goods to the owner or importer. The Comptroller of Customs may direct that goods of a perishable nature shall be sold by public auction in accordance with this Act.

Full text
English
Website
legalaffairs.gov.ag

References - Legislation

Implemented by

External Trade (Import Prohibition) Order (S.I. No. 16 of 2002).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

External Trade (Shopping Plastic Bags Prohibition) Order, No. 83 of 2017.

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2017

Keyword: Environmental standards, Internal trade, International trade, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX