Montreal Protocol (Controlled Substances) Act (Cap. 216A). Country/Territory Bahamas Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to give effect to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer and for matters connected thereto. Subject Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Ozone layer Hazardous substances Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act places restrictions on the use, manufacture and sale of controlled substances (as specified the First Schedule to this Act) for purposes of giving effect in the Bahamas to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer. No person shall use a controlled substance for agricultural and other purposes unless otherwise specified. The Act provides for a monitoring and control mechanism for the sale and purchase of controlled substances. The Act also prohibits certain release of controlled substances into the atmosphere and empowers to Minister to make Regulations for purposes of this Act and to amend the Schedules. Full text English Website laws.bahamas.gov.bs References - Legislation Implemented by Montreal Protocol (Import/Export Licensing System of Controlled Substances) Regulations (Cap. 216A). Legislation | Bahamas | 2008 Keyword: Ozone layer, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX