Butcher’s licence and meat shop approval

Slaughtering, cutting or selling meat requires a butcher’s licence, a Public Health-approved shop, and animals slaughtered at an approved abattoir with inspection.

Agency

Westmoreland Municipal Corporation / Veterinary Services Division

Cost

Licence fee by category (verify)

Time

2—6 weeks

Contact

Westmoreland Municipal Corporation · 876-955-2451 · Veterinary Services Division · 876-977-2492

Steps

Apply to the Municipal Corporation for the butcher’s licence (police record and ID required).
Have the meat shop inspected by Public Health: cold storage, washable surfaces, water, waste.
Use the approved abattoir; carcasses must carry the inspection stamp.
Keep receipts showing the source of livestock (see cattle tags guide) — required under the Praedial Larceny rules.

Tips

Untagged or undocumented animals cannot be legally slaughtered; buy only from registered farmers.

Last updated 17 Oct 2026. Spotted a change? Email westmorelandchamber2023@gmail.com.