Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

6.   Functions of the Department

The functions of the Department are —

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    (a)     receiving and recording a complaint under section 11;

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    (b)     investigating a complaint under section 12;

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    (c)     preparing an investigation report under section 17;

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    (d)     educating the public, through the dissemination of information relating to consumer affairs;

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    (e)     promoting and protecting the welfare and interests of consumers;

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    (f)     conducting research on matters relating to consumer affairs.

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    (Substituted by Act 14 of 2021)