BAHA Suspends Import Permits For Some Vegetables

The Belize Agricultural Health Authority has announced the suspension of the issuance of all import permits for lettuce, purple, white, and yellow onions, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and celery. This is because there is a sufficient local supply of these vegetable. BAHA advises that anyone caught with these imported produce will be prosecuted and can face hefty fines, imprisonment, or both.