Wealthy people who engage in praedial larceny should be jailed, not just fined, Member of Parliament Marsha Caddle declared on Tuesday.She said that while the new maximum fine of $100 000 under the Protection of Agricultural Products Bill, 2022 is substantial, it might not be a deterrent for people who have significant financial resources.While leading off debate on the Bill in the House of Assembly, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Indar Weir said it was proposed that the maximum fine for persons found guilty of stealing crops or livestock would be increased from $5 000 to $100 000, and/or five years imprisonment.
