(1) Upon request by the appropriate authority representative of another State, the Minister responsible for Home Affairs shall, without undue or unreasonable delay, verify whether a person who is a victim of trafficking in persons is a citizen, or national of, or holds permanent residency in Saint Lucia.
(2) A request made under subsection (1) may include a request for the verification of—
(a) the age and name of a person who is a victim of trafficking in persons and who is suspected of being a minor;
(b) whether the victim is a citizen or permanent resident of the country making the request; or
(c) any other immigration status the victim may have in Saint Lucia.
(3) The Minister responsible for Home Affairs shall designate an officer to deal with requests made under this section.