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Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act No. 7 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Trinidad and Tobago Gazette, 2005, pp. 1-5.
Long title
An Act to amend the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act.
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Plant protection Pesticides Inspection International trade Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
The date of assent is unknown.
Abstract

In section 2 a new definition of “toxic chemical” is inserted and the old one cancelled. A definition of “exporter” is given. Section 3 is amended by making new provisions for the membership of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board and some other matters. Section 4A is amended in respect of export licences. Section 5 is amended so as to redefine the duties of the registrar in respect of supervision of inspectors. Section 6 is amended so as to allow designation of members of the veterinary Registration Board. Section 12, which provides for regulation making powers of the Minister, is amended so as to provide for the regulation of exportation of pesticides and toxic chemicals.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amends

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act (Cap. 30:03).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1979 (2005)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Inspection, International trade, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX