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Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago. Last amended date: 2000. Date of original text: 1976.



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Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM)

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)


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Agricultural and rural development


Policies

AREA:AG AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC180158] Trinidad and Tobago: National Food Production Action Plan 2012-2015. Date of text: 2012.

[LEX-FAOC180159] Trinidad and Tobago: Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs (MFPLMA) Strategic Plan 2011-2015. Date of text: March 2011.



Legislation

AREA:AG AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:(L R M) NOT Z:P

[LEX-FAOC105246] Trinidad and Tobago: National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation Act (Cap. 63:05). Date of text: 16 August 1991.

[LEX-FAOC104980] Trinidad and Tobago: Agricultural Development Bank Act (Cap. 79:07). Last amended date: 1995. Date of original text: 25 January 1968.

[LEX-FAOC105047] Trinidad and Tobago: Cane-Farmers Rehabilitation Board Act (Cap. 64:06). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 1961.

[LEX-FAOC105022] Trinidad and Tobago: Agricultural Society Act (Cap. 63:01). Date of text: 2 June 1919.

[LEX-FAOC105763] Trinidad and Tobago: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties (Subsidies) Regulations (Cap. 78:05). Last amended date: 31 December 2009. Date of original text: 1996.

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Climate change


Policies

AREA:CL AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC220330] Trinidad and Tobago: National Cooling Strategy of Trinidad and Tobago 2020 - 2030. Date of text: February 2020.

[LEX-FAOC190758] Trinidad and Tobago: Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) of Trinidad and Tobago Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Date of text: 22 August 2018.

[LEX-FAOC174501] Trinidad and Tobago: Strategy for Reduction of Carbon Emissions in Trinidad and Tobago, 2040. Action plan for the mitigation of GHG emissions in the electrical power generation, transport and industry sectors. Date of text: 1 August 2015.

[LEX-FAOC175593] Trinidad and Tobago: National Climate Change Policy. Date of text: July 2011.


Cultivated plants



Legislation

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[LEX-FAOC105390] Trinidad and Tobago: Protection of New Plant Varieties Act (Cap. 82:75). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 1997.

[LEX-FAOC105251] Trinidad and Tobago: Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act (Cap. 30:03). Last amended date: 2005. Date of original text: 1979.

[LEX-FAOC123063] Trinidad and Tobago: Plant Protection Act (Cap. 63:56). Last amended date: 8 May 2020. Date of original text: 1975.

[LEX-FAOC105181] Trinidad and Tobago: Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act (Cap. 63:55). Last amended date: 1979. Date of original text: 20 February 1909.

[LEX-FAOC194991] Trinidad and Tobago: Miscellaneous Amendments Act, 2020 (No. 10 of 2020). Date of text: 8 May 2020.

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Disaster risk management


Policies

AREA:DI AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC183499] Trinidad and Tobago: National Earthquake Plan 2011. Date of text: June 2011.



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC122675] Trinidad and Tobago: Disasters Measures Act (Cap. 16:50). Last amended date: 31 December 2014. Date of original text: 13 December 1978.

[LEX-FAOC194301] Trinidad and Tobago: Public Health [2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)] (No. 13) Regulations, 2020 (L.N. No. 90 of 2020). Date of text: 10 May 2020.

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Environment


Policies

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

[LEX-FAOC199686] Trinidad and Tobago: National Environmental Policy 2018. Date of text: 2018.

[LEX-FAOC199683] Trinidad and Tobago: National Waste Recycling Policy 2015. Date of text: February 2015.

[LEX-FAOC218823] Trinidad and Tobago: The Stockholm Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) National Implementation Plan (NIP) for Trinidad and Tobago. Date of text: 25 September 2013.

[LEX-FAOC199834] Trinidad and Tobago: Green Government Policy. Date of text: 2011.

[LEX-FAOC168234] Trinidad and Tobago: National Environmental Policy Date of text: 7 April 2006.

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Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC105177] Trinidad and Tobago: Environmental Management Act (Cap. 35:05). Last amended date: 31 December 2016. Date of original text: 8 March 2000.

[LEX-FAOC105251] Trinidad and Tobago: Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act (Cap. 30:03). Last amended date: 2005. Date of original text: 1979.

[LEX-FAOC217754] Trinidad and Tobago: Basel Convention (Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer) Act (CAP. 35:49). Date of text: 23 April 2008.

[LEX-FAOC105224] Trinidad and Tobago: Litter Act (Cap. 30:52). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 21 August 1973.

[LEX-FAOC106073] Trinidad and Tobago: Toxic Chemicals Regulations (Cap. 30:03). Last amended date: 31 December 2009. Date of original text: 2007.

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Fisheries


Policies

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

[LEX-FAOC203039] Trinidad and Tobago: Aquaculture Sector Strategic Plan - A Framework for Sustainable Development in Trinidad and Tobago 2018-2023. Date of text: April 2018.



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC105184] Trinidad and Tobago: Fisheries Act (Cap. 67:51). Last amended date: 1975. Date of original text: 11 December 1916.

[LEX-FAOC105494] Trinidad and Tobago: Shipping Act, 1987 (Cap. 50:10). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 3 December 1987.

[LEX-FAOC217772] Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute Act (CAP. 39:53). Date of text: 18 December 1975.

[LEX-FAOC105185] Trinidad and Tobago: Fishing Industry (Assistance) Act (Cap. 85:03). Last amended date: 1958. Date of original text: 2 April 1956.

[LEX-FAOC105076] Trinidad and Tobago: Control of Importation of Live Fish Act (Cap. 67:52). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 23 November 1950.

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Food and nutrition


Policies

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

[LEX-FAOC212951] Trinidad and Tobago: National Food Safety Policy 2018 - 2023. Date of text: October 2018.

[LEX-FAOC180158] Trinidad and Tobago: National Food Production Action Plan 2012-2015. Date of text: 2012.

[LEX-FAOC180159] Trinidad and Tobago: Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs (MFPLMA) Strategic Plan 2011-2015. Date of text: March 2011.

[LEX-FAOC219849] Trinidad and Tobago: National Breastfeeding Policy, August 5th 2020. Date of text: 5 August 2020.



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC105187] Trinidad and Tobago: Food and Drugs Act (Chapter 30:01). Last amended date: 2005. Date of original text: 1960.

[LEX-FAOC105191] Trinidad and Tobago: Geographical Indications Act (Cap. 82:78). Last amended date: 31 December 2014. Date of original text: 1 December 1997.

[LEX-FAOC125773] Trinidad and Tobago: Municipal Corporations Act. (Cap. 25:04). Last amended date: 2009. Date of original text: 1990.

[LEX-FAOC106357] Trinidad and Tobago: Consumer Protection and Safety Act (Cap. 82:34). Last amended date: 1998. Date of original text: 1985.

[LEX-FAOC123834] Trinidad and Tobago: Cocoa and Coffee Industry Act (Cap. 64:20). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 1961.

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Forestry


Policies

AREA:FO AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC174704] Trinidad and Tobago: National Forest Policy 2011. Date of text: 2011.



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC036775] Trinidad and Tobago: Forests (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 23 of 1999). Date of text: 5 November 1999.

[LEX-FAOC060711] Trinidad and Tobago: Agricultural Fires (Cap. 63:02). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 24 November 1965.

[LEX-FAOC105422] Trinidad and Tobago: Sawmills Act (Cap. 66:02). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 18 November 1943.

[LEX-FAOC105240] Trinidad and Tobago: Malicious Damage Act (Cap. 11:06). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 3 April 1925.

[LEX-FAOC105189] Trinidad and Tobago: Forests Act (Cap. 66:01). Last amended date: 1999. Date of original text: 15 May 1916.

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Gender


Policies

AREA:GD AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC183501] Trinidad and Tobago: National Policy on Gender and Development of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Date of text: February 2018.


Land and soil



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC192155] Trinidad and Tobago: Planning and Facilitation of Development Act No. 10 of 2014. Date of text: 1 October 2014.

[LEX-FAOC222140] Trinidad and Tobago: Miscellaneous Provisions (Registrar General, Registration of Deeds, Conveyancing and Law of Property, Real Property, Stamp Duty and Registration of Title to Land) Act No. 17 of 2020. Date of text: 25 June 2020.

[LEX-FAOC172068] Trinidad and Tobago: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015). Date of text: 14 January 2015.

[LEX-FAOC098528] Trinidad and Tobago: Property Tax Act, 2009 (Act No. 18 of 2009). Date of text: 31 December 2009.

[LEX-FAOC071236] Trinidad and Tobago: Caroni (1975) Limited and Orange Grove National Company Limited (Divestment) Act, 2005 (No. 25 of 2005). Date of text: 15 September 2005.

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Livestock


Policies

AREA:AN AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC209488] Trinidad and Tobago: Animal Health Policy 2018. Date of text: 30 June 2018.



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC105023] Trinidad and Tobago: Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act (Cap. 67:02). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 15 March 1955.

[LEX-FAOC105181] Trinidad and Tobago: Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act (Cap. 63:55). Last amended date: 1979. Date of original text: 20 February 1909.

[LEX-FAOC205700] Trinidad and Tobago: Animals (Diseases and Importation) (Amendment) Act No. 21 of 2020. Date of text: 1 July 2020.

[LEX-FAOC105231] Trinidad and Tobago: Livestock and Livestock Products Board Act, 1997 (Cap. 67:05). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 16 June 1997.

[LEX-FAOC122463] Trinidad and Tobago: Regional Health Authorities Act (Cap. 29:05). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 9 December 1994.

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Sea


Policies

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

[LEX-FAOC192195] Trinidad and Tobago: National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Trinidad and Tobago. Date of text: 31 January 2013.



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC105030] Trinidad and Tobago: Archipelagic Waters and Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1986 (Cap. 51:06). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 11 November 1986.

[LEX-FAOC105194] Trinidad and Tobago: Institute of Marine Affairs Act (Cap. 37:01). Last amended date: 1996. Date of original text: 10 May 1976.

[LEX-FAOC002086] Trinidad and Tobago: Territorial Sea Act, 1969 (Cap. 1:51). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 31 December 1969.

[LEX-FAOC105075] Trinidad and Tobago: Continental Shelf Act, 1969 (Cap. 1:52). Last amended date: 1986. Date of original text: 30 December 1969.

[LEX-FAOC122773] Trinidad and Tobago: Port Authority Act (Cap. 51:01). Last amended date: 1994. Date of original text: 14 June 1962.

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Social protection


Policies

AREA:SO AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC183500] Trinidad and Tobago: National Consumer Policy 2018 – 2023. Date of text: February 2018.

[LEX-FAOC183966] Trinidad and Tobago: Social Sector Investment Programme 2014. Date of text: November 2013.

[LEX-FAOC221336] Trinidad and Tobago: Strategic Plan for the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services 2018-2023. Date of text: 2018.

[LEX-FAOC220160] Trinidad and Tobago: National Social Mitigation Plan 2017 - 2022. Date of text: 27 June 2017.


Water


Policies

AREA:WA AND CC:TRI AND T:ALL AND REPEALED:N AND SUPERS:N NOT RO:Y AND Z:P

[LEX-FAOC197143] Trinidad and Tobago: National Integrated Water Resources Management Policy 2017. Date of text: March 2017.



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC122606] Trinidad and Tobago: Water and Sewerage Act (Chapter 54:40). Last amended date: 1994. Date of original text: 1 September 1965.

[LEX-FAOC122832] Trinidad and Tobago: Waterworks and Water Conservation Act (Chapter 54:41). Last amended date: 1998. Date of original text: 1 July 1944.

[LEX-FAOC209647] Trinidad and Tobago: Water Pollution Rules 2019. Date of text: 9 October 2019.

[LEX-FAOC022120] Trinidad and Tobago: Carribean Water and Wastewater Association (Incorporation) Act, 1991 (No. 8 of 1991). Date of text: 5 August 1991.

[LEX-FAOC222921] Trinidad and Tobago: Regulated Industries Commission Act (Chap 54:73). Last amended date: 2001. Date of original text: 1945.

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Wild species and ecosystems


Policies

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

[LEX-FAOC214475] Trinidad and Tobago: National Protected Area Systems Plan for Trinidad and Tobago. Date of text: January 2018.

[LEX-FAOC181826] Trinidad and Tobago: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Trinidad and Tobago 2017-2022. Date of text: 2017.

[LEX-FAOC183497] Trinidad and Tobago: National Wildlife Policy 2013. Date of text: December 2013.

[LEX-FAOC176175] Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad and Tobago National Protected Areas Policy. Date of text: February 2011.

[LEX-FAOC169573] Trinidad and Tobago: Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan for Trinidad and Tobago. Date of text: 2001.



Legislation

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

[LEX-FAOC106391] Trinidad and Tobago: Conservation of Wild Life Act (67:01). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 1958.

[LEX-FAOC104977] Trinidad and Tobago: Tourism Development Act, 2000 (Cap. 87:22). Last amended date: 2006. Date of original text: 1 June 2000.

[LEX-FAOC105247] Trinidad and Tobago: National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago Act (Cap. 40:53). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 1991.

[LEX-FAOC105241] Trinidad and Tobago: Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Act (Cap. 37:02). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 11 February 1970.

[LEX-FAOC105033] Trinidad and Tobago: Botanic Gardens Act (Cap. 41:03). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 8 December 1938.

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Miscellaneous


Policies

CC:TRI 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-FAOC220342] Trinidad and Tobago: Three-Year Public Sector Investment Programme 2023-2025. Date of text: September 2022.

[LEX-FAOC220158] Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad and Tobago National Tourism Policy 2021-2030. Date of text: June 2021.

[LEX-FAOC220120] Trinidad and Tobago: National Youth Policy for Trinidad and Tobago 2020 - 2025. Date of text: 2020.

[LEX-FAOC220419] Trinidad and Tobago: Roadmap for Trinidad and Tobago. Date of text: 2020.

[LEX-FAOC220155] Trinidad and Tobago: National Policy on Sustainable Community Development 2019-2024. Date of text: 2019.

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Legislation

CC:TRI 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-FAOC105077] Trinidad and Tobago: Cooperative Societies Act (Cap. 81:03). Last amended date: 31 December 2013. Date of original text: 9 June 1971.

[LEX-FAOC222142] Trinidad and Tobago: Miscellaneous Provisions (Local Government Reform) Act, 2022 (No. 11 of 2022). Date of text: 1 July 2022.

[LEX-FAOC217770] Trinidad and Tobago: Freedom of Information Act (CAP. 22:02). Last amended date: 2003. Date of original text: 4 November 1999.

[LEX-FAOC105496] Trinidad and Tobago: Standards Act (Cap. 82:03). Last amended date: 31 December 2011. Date of original text: 12 August 1997.

[LEX-FAOC217766] Trinidad and Tobago: Prevention of Corruption Act (CAP. 11:11). Date of text: 18 May 1987.

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International agreements

CC:TRI 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-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.

[LEX-FAOC092148] Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Colombia; Costa Rica; Cuba; Dominican Republic; Dominica; El Salvador; Mexico; Grenada; Guatemala; Guyana; Haiti; Honduras; Jamaica; Nicaragua; Panama; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Saint Lucia; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago; Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Protocolo al Convenio para el Establecimiento de la Zona de Turismo Sustentable del Caribe (ZTSC). Date of text: 12 February 2004.

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