By Deanna Isaac, Carriacou Hillsborough, Carriacou - The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique has been receiving queries concerning the impounding of small livestock. The public is hereby reminded that the Ministry has the responsibility to ensure that rights are maintained for persons who wish to plant crops without having to fence their property. Further, the Ministry wishes to remind persons who rear animals that they have a responsibility to secure their animals; that is, to have their animals tied or have them in a secured enclosure. The Ministry has observed that there is some confusion as to where impounding can take place. Stray animals can be impounded if found in a public space or on a property which is owned by a person who has complained to the Ministry. The public is advised that the impounding officer can pursue such animals on any property, if the animals escape from public or authorized space to a private holding. The impounding officer has the full support of the police to carry out his or her duty. In the interest of the further development of local agriculture, and in respecting the rights of those who want to produce crops, the public is advised that there is now a zero-tolerance to the “leggo’’ beast season.