Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

28.   Enforcement powers, assaulting or obstructing

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    (1)   The Director or police officer shall have all the enforcement powers of a hazard inspector, shelter manager or shelter officer under sections 13 and 23.

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    (2)   A person shall not assault or obstruct the Director, a hazard inspector, a shelter manager, a shelter officer, a police officer, fire officer or a volunteer in the execution of his or her duty under this Act.

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    (3)   A person who contravenes subsection (2) commits an offence and upon summary conviction is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to both.