Pets in transit

(1) Any person traveling in transit through Belize with a domestic dog or cat who does not possess an import permit and supporting documents for such domestic dog or cat shall incur an administrative fee of two hundred dollars which shall be payable immediately to the Authority or to any duly authorized officer. (2) The domestic dog or cat referred to in subregulation (1) shall be allowed entry into Belize only if it has been found to be free of abrasions and if certified by a local veterinarian to be free of pests and diseases. (3) The fees incurred for the certification referred to in subregulation (2) shall be borne by the person traveling with the domestic dog or cat. Belize Agricultural Health Authority [CAP. 211 27