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Caribbean Community Act CAP. 15.

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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
Subject to this Act, the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy shall have the force of law in Barbados. This Act states that the goods of Community origin shall not be liable to customs duty or any quantitative restriction on their importation into or exportation from Barbados. This Act lays down provisions on exemption from duty where drawback allowable; establishment of Common External Tariff in respect of goods which do not qualify for Community treatment; duties of the Comptroller; verification of of the origin of any exported good; and penalties for false documents relating to goods exported or to be exported from Barbados. The Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy is annexed to this Act.
Long title of text
An Act to make provision for matters arising out of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 24 April 2003.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 8 of 2003 as amended last by Act No. 10 of 2005 and authorized by L.R.O. 2007.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No