Evidence by certificate of analyst

(1) Subject to sub-section (3), a certificate of an analyst purporting to be signed by him stating that he has analysed or examined a substance and stating the result of such analysis or examination shall be admissible in evidence in any prosecution under this Act of the matters stated therein. (2) No evidence shall be required by the court as to the signature or qualifications of the person purporting to have signed the certificate. (3) In any prosecution under this Act either of the parties may require the attendance of the analyst to give evidence provided such analyst is within Belize; and in any such case the costs of his attendance shall, unless the Judge or Magistrate orders otherwise, be payable by the party so requiring. 71