What is available at this website?
At this site, you can view the electronic consolidated laws of the 2000 Revised Edition of the Statute Law and Subsidiary Legislation of The Bahamas updated to 31st December, 2016.
Additionally, many of the Acts passed and Subsidiary Legislation made from 2017 to 2023 appear on this website.
Are the Acts and Statutory Instruments protected by copyright?
Yes. This website and its contents are subject to Government of The Bahamas Copyright Act, Chapter 323.
How do I go about seeking legal or professional advice in The Bahamas?
You may contact The Bahamas Bar Association via email at
The Bahamas Bar Association will provide you with a list of attorneys whom you can choose from to assist you with your request.
Which browsers are compatible with this website?
All the latest versions of Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Safari (MacOSX and Windows) are fully supported. NOTE: Internet Explorer has been discontinued by Microsoft. For full functionality always use the latest Microsoft Edge browser.
How do I find if there is an amendment to an Act or a Statutory Instrument?
All amending legislation in force as at 31st December, 2016 is incorporated in the principal Act or Subsidiary Legislation. Amending legislation, if any, after that date will be located under each Act or Statutory Instrument, or by examining the lists of Acts or Statutory Instruments for each year.
What is a Corrigendum?
A Corrigendum is a document published in the Official Gazette that gives notice of corrections made to legislation or to such other relevant information as may be specified therein.
When will legislation be uploaded on the website?
Once legislation is enacted or made and gazette, it will be uploaded when received from Government Publications. If there is an amendment made which is not present on this site, please contact Government Publications.
Is the legislation that is uploaded directly from the Government Publication Department?
Yes, all legislation will come directly from the Government Publication Department.
How do I provide laws.bahamas.gov.bs with feedback?
To provide the site with feedback, kindly send an email to
Can I get assistance in finding suitable law for particular topics?
We are unable to carry out research on behalf of users of the website. The purpose of the website is to make legislation readily accessible to the public. Legal advice will not be given by the Law Reform and Revision Commission. It is advised that one seeks legal advice from an attorney-at-law.
Why am I unable to find a specific Act or Subsidiary Legislation or the amendment legislation thereto?
A particular Act or Subsidiary Legislation or the amendment legislation thereto may not appear on the website due to:
- the size of the electronic file; or
- the legislation having been incorporated into the consolidated revised text of the principal legislation.
Are there relevant notes pertaining to each law available on this website?
Legislation notes for both Acts and the Subsidiary legislation are found in the notes icon on the left-hand side. These legislation notes provide an overview pertaining to the Act or statutory instrument.
Located on the far end of the right side of the website are icons which display the categories and the commencement notes pertaining to the Act or statutory instrument.
Are the Gazettes available for printing?
Yes the gazettes are available for printing by selecting the “Print” option in the far-right hand corner.
How am I able to obtain a physical copy of an Act and legislation not available on this website?
You are able to obtain a physical copy of an official gazette of an Act or legislation that isn’t available online by contacting Government Publications.
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