Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority Act no. 10 of 1983, Chapter 8.13

This Act, divided into twelve parts and consisting of 106 sections, provides for establishing the Air and Sea Ports Authority, empowered to co-ordinate and integrate systems of airports, seaports and port services. The Act defines the following relevant terms, including: authority pilot; authority; animal; goods, as all kinds of movable property including animals; perishable goods, including fish, fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, game, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, plants, small animals; port. Part 2 concerns: establishment, constitution, management and staff of the Authority; Part 3 concerns: powers and duties of the Authority; provisions relating to land tenure, ownership, acquisition and vesting of land; Part 4 focuses on financial provisions. Further parts concern: responsibility of the Authority as a warehouser, including liability for loss or damage of goods; ship and aircraft dues and charges; pilotage; special provisions in case of accidents; roles and powers of Saint Lucia port police; offences and damage to property; legal provisions.