Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

PART 5
MISCELLANEOUS

23.   Offences and penalties

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    (1)   A person shall not—

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      (a)     fail to comply with a request made, under this Act, to that person by the Minster or the Director or any other person authorised under this Act;

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      (b)     assault or wilfully obstruct the Director in the performance of the Director's duties under this Act; or

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      (c)     by the offer of any gratuity, bribe or any other inducement prevent or attempt to prevent the Minister, the Director or any officer in the department of Government responsible for international financial services, from performing any duty under this Act.

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    (2)   A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $100,000 or to imprisonment for 5 years.

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    (3)   A person who contravenes section 3(1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years.

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    (4)   A person who contravenes section 14 commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of $20,000 or to imprisonment for 3 years and in the case of a continuing offence to a fine of $500 for each day during which the offence continues.

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    (5)   A person who contravenes a provision of this Act for which no punishment is specifically provided commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of $20,000 or to imprisonment for 3 years.