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Chapter 9.23 of the Federal Laws

Quarantine Act

Chapter 9.23 of the Federal Laws — the principal quarantine legislation for St. Kitts and Nevis. Governs the quarantine of ships, aircraft, persons and goods to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious disease at the Federation's borders.

What the document covers

Key Provisions

  • Powers of quarantine officers at ports and airports
  • Compulsory quarantine and isolation of persons, ships and aircraft
  • Notification of infectious disease arrivals
  • Disinfection, fumigation and disposal of contaminated goods
  • Penalties for breach of quarantine

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Quarantine Act

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How this document fits

This is part of NDMD's Disaster Governance documentation — the legal framework that authorises and constrains disaster response in the Federation. See the related governance documents below, and the full Disaster Plans for the operational counterparts.

Disaster Governance Framework

The seven Disaster Governance documents together form the legal scaffolding for NDMD's work — from the Act that creates the department, to the Emergency Powers that authorise rapid action, to the Quarantine framework for cross-border health threats.

In Case of Emergency

Critical Contacts at a Glance

Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies
NDMD Contact
Office469-1423 / 469-7903
Mobile668-6401 / 764-7567
Fax469-5407
Emailinfo@ndmd.kn
AddressP.O. Box 280, Long Point, Nevis
Police & Fire
Emergency911
Charlestown Police469-5391/2
Gingerland Police469-3448
Charlestown Fire469-3444
Airport Fire469-8606
Hospital / Health
Alexandra Hospital469-5473
Charlestown469-5521
Gingerland469-5521
Butlers469-8254
Cotton Ground469-5521
Important Contacts
Water Dept469-5324
NEVLEC469-9100
Red Cross469-5961
Air & Seaport469-2001
Coastguard (SK)465-9279