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Produce Protection Act (Cap. 68:08).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Keywords

Abstract
This Act introduces various measures and prohibitions in order to prevent and fight illegal appropriation of commodities as specified by the Minister from time to time. Powers to stop suspected vehicles, examine produce, etc. are given to police officers. Proof of ownership of produce may be required if ownership is doubtful. Section 12 introduces a presumption of produce unlawfully obtained. Persons trespassing land on which produce is grown shall explain their presence in a satisfactory manner, otherwise they will be charged with trespassing land for purposes of unlawfully obtaining produce.
Long title of text
An Act to make better provision for the prevention of praedial larceny and to provide for other matters incidental thereto.
Date of text
Notes
Reprinted edition of Act No. 5 of 1978 as authorized by L.R.O. 1/2012.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Laws of Guyana.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No