Ordinances & Decrees
Intro
We are still in the process of organising and transferring our ordinances & decrees to make them easier for you to find. Thank you for your patience and understanding. In the meantime, you can access older documents through our online archive: https://minbzk.sitearchief.nl/?subsite=statiagovernment#archive
This ordinance introduces amendments to the rules on public order and community protection on Statia, specifically addressing the issue of roaming livestock.
The updated regulation prohibits animals from roaming freely on public roads or private property without permission. It also strengthens enforcement measures by allowing authorities to seize roaming animals, place them in custody, and, if necessary, sell or slaughter them. Owners are held responsible for costs related to capture, care, and damages.
The amendment aims to improve public safety, reduce nuisance and environmental damage, and support better control of livestock within the community.
This document is an official submission letter from the Executive Council of Statia to the Island Council, dated 17 May 2016 (see page 1 and 2). It presents two draft ordinances for consideration: one concerning amendments to the livestock registration rules and another addressing public order and community protection.
The letter proposes that the Island Council adopt these draft ordinances, subject to advice from the central committee, and proceed with their official publication along with the explanatory notes. It serves as a formal step in the legislative process leading to the approval of both amendments.
This document is a policy note and decision from the Executive Council of Statia, dated 17 May 2016 (see page 1). It outlines proposed amendments to both the livestock registration ordinance and the public order and community protection ordinance, focusing on the ongoing issue of roaming animals.
The note explains that roaming livestock continue to pose risks to public safety, agriculture, and the environment (pages 4–5). It highlights challenges such as damage to infrastructure, increased costs for animal control, and strain on limited government resources. The document also points out that current enforcement measures are not effective enough.
To address these issues, the proposal includes stronger enforcement options, improved animal registration and tagging, and the possibility for authorised officials to take more immediate action against roaming animals. The aim is to improve safety, reduce nuisance, and ensure better management of livestock on the island.
