Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act, 2008 (No. 12 of 2008). Country/Territory Antigua and Barbuda Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette Vol. XXIX No. 10 of 12 February 2009, pp. 1-32. Long titleAn Act to regulate the importation, storage, manufacture, sale, transportation, use and disposal of pesticides and toxic chemicals and for incidental and connected purposes. Subject Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Basic legislation Pesticides Institution Inspection Data collection/reporting Toxicity/poisoning Pollution control Hazardous substances Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Act shall enter into force on 19 July, 2010 (S.I. No. 14 of 2010). Abstract This Act establishes the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board, provides for the designation of the Registrar of Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals, defines functions and powers of the Board and the Registrar and provides rules relative to handling and marketing of pesticides and toxic chemicals. Full text English Website laws.gov.ag References - Legislation Repeals Pesticides Control Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973). Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 1973 (1992) Keyword: Pesticides, Institution, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Registration, Licensing and Permit) Regulations, 2013 (S.I. No. 59 of 2013). Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2013 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Pesticides, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Registration, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX