2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

123.   Authorization for direct deposit

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    (1)   The Accountant General may authorize a direct deposit to be made in a bank or other financial institution to the account of a person to whom a payment is due—

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      (a)     where a payment is of a continuous or recurring nature;

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      (b)     in compliance with the conditions of a contract or agreement;

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      (c)     on the specific written instruction of the person to whom the cheque is made payable; or

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      (d)     on a payment request as determined by the Accountant General.

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    (2)   A person to whom a direct payment is made under subregulation (1) shall not provide any inaccurate information to the bank or financial institution or the account to which the payment is made.