Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

29.   Revocation of licence

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    (1)   The Minister may revoke a licence in respect of a crematorium or cremation pyre site —

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      (a)     on any ground that would entitle the Minister to refuse an application for a licence; or

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      (b)     on the ground —

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        (i)     that the person has been convicted of an offence under this Act or Regulations made under this Act,

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        (ii)     that any other person has been convicted of an offence under this Act or Regulations made under this Act in respect of the crematorium or cremation pyre site,

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        (iii)     that any condition attached to the licence in respect of the crematorium or cremation pyre site or obligation under this Act has not been complied with.

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    (2)   If the Minister proposes to revoke a licence under subsection (1), the Minister shall give the licensee notice in writing of the proposed revocation and his or her reasons for the proposed revocation.

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    (3)   A notice under subsection (2) must state that within 21 days the licensee may make representation in writing to the Minister why the licence should not be revoked and the Minister shall not determine the matter without considering such representations.