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CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:C AND TERRIT:N
Bahamas Independence Order 1973. Date of text: 20 June 1973.



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Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM)


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Agricultural and rural development



Legislation

AREA:AG AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC222017] Bahamas: The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute Act No. 1 of 2022. Date of text: 25 February 2022.

[LEX-FAOC078537] Bahamas: Ministry of Agriculture (Incorporation) Act, 1993 (Cap. 241). Date of text: 30 July 1993.

[LEX-FAOC006435] Bahamas: Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation Act (Cap. 358). Last amended date: 1992. Date of original text: 30 December 1981.

[LEX-FAOC078523] Bahamas: Emergency Powers Act (Cap. 34). Date of text: 8 July 1974.

[LEX-FAOC078362] Bahamas: Agricultural Manufactories Act (Cap. 243). Last amended date: 1999. Date of original text: 7 July 1913.

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Climate change


Policies

AREA:CL AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC217859] Bahamas: Bahamas' Updated Nationally Determined Contribution. Date of text: November 2022.

[LEX-FAOC188446] Bahamas: Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 2015. Date of text: 17 November 2015.

[LEX-FAOC175201] Bahamas: National Policy for the Adaptation to Climate Change. Date of text: March 2005.



Legislation

AREA:CL AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC211771] Bahamas: Climate Change and Carbon Market Initiatives Act, 2022 (No. 15 of 2022). Date of text: 20 May 2022.

[LEX-FAOC217808] Bahamas: Carbon Credits Trading Act No. 36 of 2022. Date of text: 11 August 2022.

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Cultivated plants



Legislation

AREA:PL AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P NOT AREA:CL

[LEX-FAOC158413] Bahamas: Plant Protection Act (No. 6 of 2016). Date of text: 20 June 2016.

[LEX-FAOC093644] Bahamas: Accidental Fires Act (Cap. 74). Date of text: 31 July 1961.

[LEX-FAOC112482] Bahamas: Plants Protection (Restriction on the Movement of Seeds, Fruits, Plants and other Propagative Materials) (Citrus Canker) Order (Cap. 250). Date of text: 28 January 2005.

[LEX-FAOC078700] Bahamas: Plants Protection (Restriction on Imports of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Propagative Materials) (Pink Mealybug) Order, 1997 (Cap. 250). Date of text: 15 August 1997.

[LEX-FAOC078702] Bahamas: Plants Protection (Imports of Citrus Fruit, Plants and Other Propagative Material from Florida) Order, 1993 (Cap. 250). Date of text: 4 November 1993.

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Disaster risk management



Legislation

AREA:DI AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC216685] Bahamas: Disaster Risk Management Act No. 39 of 2022. Date of text: 9 December 2022.

[LEX-FAOC222292] Bahamas: Disaster Reconstruction Authority Act No. 36 of 2019. Date of text: 29 November 2019.

[LEX-FAOC093652] Bahamas: Emergency Relief Guarantee Fund Act, 1999 (Cap. 35). Date of text: 8 November 1999.

[LEX-FAOC196283] Bahamas: Emergency Powers (Covid-19 Pandemic) Regulations, 2020. Date of text: 29 June 2020.

[LEX-FAOC112243] Bahamas: Emergency Relief Guarantee Fund Regulations, 2000 (Cap. 35). Last amended date: 2000. Date of original text: 21 January 2000.

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Environment


Policies

AREA:EN AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P NOT AREA:CL

[LEX-FAOC218729] Bahamas: The Bahamas National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Date of text: 2020.



Legislation

AREA:EN AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P NOT AREA:CL

[LEX-FAOC199552] Bahamas: Environmental Planning and Protection Act No. 40 of 2019. Date of text: 19 December 2019.

[LEX-FAOC042231] Bahamas: Environmental Health Services Act (Cap. 232). Date of text: 11 May 1987.

[LEX-FAOC078758] Bahamas: Environmental Health Services (Collection and Disposal of Waste) Regulations, 2004 (Cap. 232). Date of text: 31 March 2004.

[LEX-FAOC199550] Bahamas: Ministry of Environment Act No. 39 of 2019. Date of text: 19 December 2019.

[LEX-FAOC199551] Bahamas: Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Act No. 38 of 2019. Date of text: 19 December 2019.

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Fisheries


Policies

AREA:FI AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC209412] Bahamas: National Policy for Fisheries and Aquaculture. Date of text: September 2016.

[LEX-FAOC176952] Bahamas: Five Year Sector Strategic Plan 2010–2014 of the Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources. Date of text: February 2010.



Legislation

AREA:FI AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC211803] Bahamas: Fisheries Act, 2020 (No. 40 of 2020). Date of text: 31 December 2020.

[LEX-FAOC078768] Bahamas: Commercial Recreational Watercraft Act 2006 (Cap. 278A). Date of text: 17 July 2006.

[LEX-FAOC078377] Bahamas: Boat Registration Act (Cap. 277). Last amended date: 2003. Date of original text: 31 July 1961.

[LEX-FAOC078363] Bahamas: Aliens Restriction Act (Cap. 193). Last amended date: 1987. Date of original text: 28 May 1931.

[LEX-FAOC214073] Bahamas: Fisheries (Seahorse) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 35 of 2022). Date of text: 17 May 2022.

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Food and nutrition


Policies

AREA:FD AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC181440] Bahamas: Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Action Plan for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas 2017 - 2022. Date of text: December 2017.



Legislation

AREA:FD AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC158350] Bahamas: Food Safety and Quality Act 2016 (No. 5 of 2016). Date of text: 20 June 2016.

[LEX-FAOC153643] Bahamas: Geographical Indications Act, 2015 (No. 44 of 2015). Date of text: 10 October 2015.

[LEX-FAOC158191] Bahamas: Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority Act 2016 (No. 4 of 2016). Date of text: 20 June 2016.

[LEX-FAOC144799] Bahamas: Good Samaritan (Food Donation) Act, 2010 (No. 8 of 2010). Date of text: 28 June 2010.

[LEX-FAOC078749] Bahamas: Consumer Protection Act (Cap. 337C). Date of text: 26 May 2006.

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Forestry



Legislation

AREA:FO AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC129008] Bahamas: Forestry Act, 2010 (No. 20 of 2010). Date of text: 1 July 2010.

[LEX-FAOC093644] Bahamas: Accidental Fires Act (Cap. 74). Date of text: 31 July 1961.

[LEX-FAOC144942] Bahamas: Forestry Regulations, 2014 (S.I. No. 38 of 2014). Date of text: 15 May 2014.

[LEX-FAOC222011] Bahamas: Forestry (Declaration of Protected Trees) Order (S.I. No. 5 of 2021). Date of text: 16 February 2021.

[LEX-FAOC129009] Bahamas: Forestry Regulations, 2011. Date of text: 2011.

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Land and soil



Legislation

AREA:LA AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC144943] Bahamas: Planning and Subdivision Act, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010). Date of text: 16 March 2010.

[LEX-FAOC222294] Bahamas: Property (Execution of Deeds and Documents) Act, 2020 (No. 37 of 2020). Date of text: 11 December 2020.

[LEX-FAOC144585] Bahamas: Bahamas Spatial Data Infrastructure Act, 2014 (No. 9 of 2014). Date of text: 1 May 2014.

[LEX-FAOC144797] Bahamas: Probate and Administration of Estates Act, 2010. Date of text: 2010.

[LEX-FAOC042441] Bahamas: Wills Act, 2002 (Cap. 115). Date of text: 31 January 2002.

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Livestock



Legislation

AREA:AN AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC158319] Bahamas: Animal Health and Production Act, 2016 (No. 7 of 2016). Date of text: 20 June 2016.

[LEX-FAOC144786] Bahamas: Animal Protection and Control Act, 2010 (No. 19 of 2010). Date of text: 1 July 2010.

[LEX-FAOC093815] Bahamas: Veterinary Surgeons Act (Cap. 245). Last amended date: 1974. Date of original text: 12 July 1966.

[LEX-FAOC078365] Bahamas: Animals (Control of Experiments) Act (Cap. 247). Last amended date: 1987. Date of original text: 15 July 1957.

[LEX-FAOC223835] Bahamas: Animal Health and Production (Fees) Regulations, 2023. Date of text: 2023.

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Sea


Policies

AREA:SE AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC183258] Bahamas: Bahamas’ National Maritime Policy 2015. Date of text: April 2015.

[LEX-FAOC216683] Bahamas: Maritime Security Plan 2021. Date of text: 2021.



Legislation

AREA:SE AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC078628] Bahamas: Bahamas Maritime Authority Act, 1995 (Cap. 283). Last amended date: 2000. Date of original text: 21 June 1995.

[LEX-FAOC022368] Bahamas: Archipelagic Waters and Maritime Jurisdiction Act (Cap. 282). Date of text: 31 December 1993.

[LEX-FAOC112709] Bahamas: Merchant Shipping (Maritime Claims Limitation of Liability) Act, 1989 (Cap. 281). Last amended date: 1991. Date of original text: 17 August 1989.

[LEX-FAOC039041] Bahamas: Coast Protection Act, 1968 (Cap. 204). Date of text: 30 December 1986.

[LEX-FAOC039080] Bahamas: Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act, 1976 (Cap. 275). Last amended date: 2009. Date of original text: 29 November 1976.

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Water



Legislation

AREA:WA AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC039042] Bahamas: Water and Sewerage Corporation Act (Cap. 196). Last amended date: 1993. Date of original text: 6 July 1976.

[LEX-FAOC093812] Bahamas: Water Supplies (Out Islands) Act (Cap. 197). Last amended date: 1968. Date of original text: 28 May 1953.

[LEX-FAOC144943] Bahamas: Planning and Subdivision Act, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010). Date of text: 16 March 2010.

[LEX-FAOC078547] Bahamas: Out Islands Utilities Act (Cap. 28). Last amended date: 1987. Date of original text: 11 September 1965.

[LEX-FAOC093737] Bahamas: Freeport Bye-laws Act (Cap. 29). Last amended date: 1987. Date of original text: 11 September 1965.

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Wild species and ecosystems


Policies

AREA:WB AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC184828] Bahamas: Bahamas National Trust Strategic Plan 2018 – 2022. Date of text: 2018.

[LEX-FAOC175843] Bahamas: The Bahamas National Invasive Species Strategy 2013. Date of text: September 2013.

[LEX-FAOC181051] Bahamas: Bahamas National Trust Strategic Plan 2013 – 2017. Date of text: 2013.

[LEX-FAOC175035] Bahamas: Bahamas National Wetland Policy. Date of text: 2007.

[LEX-FAOC164805] Bahamas: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Date of text: 30 June 1999.

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Legislation

AREA:WB AND CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC211770] Bahamas: Biological Resources and Traditional Knowledge Act, 2021 (No. 4 of 2021). Date of text: 8 March 2021.

[LEX-FAOC078747] Bahamas: Wildlife Conservation and Trade Act, 2004 (Cap. 250A). Date of text: 31 December 2004.

[LEX-FAOC018137] Bahamas: Bahamas National Trust Act (Cap. 391). Last amended date: 1987. Date of original text: 13 July 1959.

[LEX-FAOC144595] Bahamas: Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority Act, 2014 (No. 49 of 2014). Date of text: 27 November 2014.

[LEX-FAOC144593] Bahamas: Bahamas Protected Areas Fund Act, 2014 (No. 28 of 2014). Date of text: 7 July 2014.

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Miscellaneous


Policies

CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P NOT AREA:(AG CL PL DI EN FI FD FO GD IN LA AN SE SO WA WB)

[LEX-FAOC220928] Bahamas: National Multi-sectoral Non-Communicable Disease Strategy and Plan of Action for The Bahamas (2017-2022). Date of text: 2017.

[LEX-FAOC197293] Bahamas: The Bahamas National Energy Policy 2013-2033. Date of text: 2013.



Legislation

CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L NOT P) NOT AREA:(AG CL PL DI EN FI FD FO GD IN LA AN SE SO WA WB)

[LEX-FAOC169530] Bahamas: Petroleum Act, 2016 (No. 2 of 2016). Date of text: 1 March 2016.

[LEX-FAOC149737] Bahamas: Co-operative Societies Act (No. 8 of 2015). Date of text: 12 May 2015.

[LEX-FAOC112196] Bahamas: Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 314). Date of text: 29 September 2005.

[LEX-FAOC222914] Bahamas: Electricity Act No. 48 of 2015. Date of text: 2015.

[LEX-FAOC112695] Bahamas: Standards Act (Cap. 338A). Date of text: 6 February 2006.

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International agreements

CC:BHA AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND TERRIT:N AND Z:A NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC167228] Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM): Anguilla (UK); Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; Montserrat (UK); Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago: Agreement establishing the Caribbean Community Common Fisheries Policy. Date of text: 2014.

[LEX-FAOC119575] Cuba; Bahamas: Agreement between the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the Republic of Cuba for the Delimiting Line between their Maritime Zones. Date of text: 3 October 2011.

[LEX-FAOC173849] Caribbean Community (CARICOM): European Union; Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Grenada; Guyana; Haiti; Jamaica; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago: Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part. Date of text: 15 August 2008.

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