Irrigation Act (CAP. 263)

CAP. 263 CHAPTER 263 IRRIGATION ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS SECTION 1. Short title. 2. Interpretation. 3. Powers conferred on Chief Agricultural Officer with respect to irrigation. THE LAWS OF BARBADOS Printed in England by Eyre and Spottiswocde Limited, 1 Serjeanta’ Inn, London EC4. by authority of the Government of Barbados 3 Irrigation CAP. 263 ss. 1-3 CHAPTER 263 IRRIGATION An Act to provide for the powers of the Chief Agricultural O#cer with 1966-7. respect to irrigation and for related purposes. [ 1st February, 19671 ze;tmence 1. This Act may be cited as the Irrigation Act.l Short title. 2. For the purposes of this Act, the expression “ Minister ” E:;:;i, means the Minister responsible for Agriculture. 3. The Chief Agricultural Officer may, with the approval ;zzied Minister- on Chief of the (4 Agricultural carry out, or cause to be carried out, any research, officer with scientific or engineering investigation, survey or any fes.pecf to other enquiry of any kind whatsoever for the purpose of ‘rr’ga’on* ascertaining whether irrigation of any land is necessary or desirable for increasing the production of sugar or other agricultural produce in this Island or otherwise for the benefit of the agricultural industries of this Island ; w (4 investigate, and experiment with, any plant, machinery, schemes or plans for the purpose of such irrigation or cause any such investigation or experiment to be carried out ; irrigate, or cause to be irrigated, any land whatsoever and, for that purpose, distribute water or control or operate any irrigation works or any plant or machinery connected therewith. 1 This Chapter comprises the continuing provisions of the Irrigation Board (Validation) (Vesting of Property and Transfer of Functions) Act, 1966, 196G7. THE LAWS OF BARBADOS Printed in England by Eyre and Spottiswoodc Limited, 1 Serjeants’ Inn, London ECq, by authority of the Government of Barbados , w