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Protection of Agricultural Products and Livestock Act No. 27 of 2017.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to Official Gazette No. 104 dated 14th December, 2017.
Long title
An Act to provide for the regulation of farmers and vendors; and prevention and control of praedial larceny.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Certification Data collection/reporting Farming Inspection Registration Risk assessment/management Agricultural development Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on a date to be fixed by Proclamation.
Abstract

This Act sets forth provisions on the appointment and duties of praedial larceny warden; registration of farmers and vendors; certification relating to agricultural products and livestock for the purposes of purchase, transfer of livestock ownership, conveyance of agricultural products and livestock; imported agricultural products or livestock; sale of livestock and perishable agricultural products; and offences and penalties. The Chief Agricultural Officer is responsible for the administration of this Act. Moreover, the Register of Farmers and the Register of Vendors shall be kept by the Chief Agricultural Officer.

Full text
English
Website
www.agriculture.gov.bb

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Protection of Agricultural Products and Livestock Regulations, 2017.

Legislation | Barbados | 2017

Keyword: Certification, Farming, Procedural matters, Registration, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Protection of Agricultural Products Act, 2022.

Legislation | Barbados | 2022

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural commodities, Apiculture/sericulture, Enforcement/compliance, Crops/grasses, Ecological production/organic production, Fraud, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Plant production, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Fish products, Freshwater fishes, Cattle, Fruits/edible nuts, Sheep/goats, Condiments/herbs/spices, Vegetables/legumes, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Sugar, Swine, Vending, Food quality control/food safety, Forest species, Animal by-products, Planting material/seeds, Sugar cane/sugar beet

Source: FAO, FAOLEX