2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

119.   Acceptance of cheque

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    (1)   A cheque drawn on a bank account or bankers' cheque may be accepted in payment of revenue or for any other service.

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    (2)   Where payment of revenue is to be made by a cheque, the Accountant General must be named as the person to whom the cheque is made payable.

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    (3)   An accounting officer and a collector of revenue shall ensure that reasonable steps are taken to establish the validity of a cheque and the good standing of the account against which the cheque is to be drawn.