Animal Contagious Diseases (Import Control) Regulations (Cap. 246).

These Regulations, made under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act, place restrictions on, and provide rules for, the importation of animals, including birds and bees, into the Bahamas. Importation of animals requires a permit to be obtained from the Director of Agriculture in accordance with these Regulations. Arrival of animals in a port of The Bahamas shall be notified by the master of the vessel and all animals shall be subjected to inspection upon arrival. Animals that are diseased or suspected to be diseased shall be removed from The Bahamas or put into quarantine. The Regulations further provide rules for quarantine and prescribe offences.