Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

7.   Disposal of equipment and vehicles

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    (1)   Equipment and vehicles imported under section 5 shall not be disposed of within 5 years from the date of import unless the development agency pays to the Comptroller of Customs all customs duties applicable to the goods to be disposed of.

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    (2)   A purchaser of any equipment or vehicle disposed of by the development agency after a period of 5 years is liable for the payment of all customs duties applicable to the goods disposed of.

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    (3)   A development agency or person who fails to comply with the provisions of subsections (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than $5,000.

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    (4)   Despite subsection (3), all sums payable under subsections (1) and (2) shall be recoverable by the Comptroller of Customs in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure.