Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

53.   Discretion to refuse to renew practicing certificate

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    (1)   The Council may refuse to renew a practicing certificate—

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      (a)     if the medical practitioner or dental practitioner fails to pay the prescribed practicing certificate fee;

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      (b)     if the medical practitioner or dental practitioner fails to provide any information required by the Council by a date specified by the Council;

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      (c)     if the medical practitioner or dental practitioner has not practiced for a period of time as specified by the Council unless the Council is satisfied that he or she complies with the requirements of section 40; or

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      (d)     if the medical practitioner or dental practitioner fails to meet the recency of practice requirements.

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    (2)   The Council shall, as soon as is practicable after it makes a decision to refuse to renew a practicing certificate to an applicant, give notice in writing to the applicant of the refusal to renew the practicing certificate, the reasons for refusal and the applicant's right to appeal under this Act.