Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

7.   Powers of the Authority

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    (1)   The powers of the Authority are to —

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      (a)     appoint a committee to assist in effectively and efficiently performing its functions;

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      (b)     determine, after conducting an analysis of the market, whether to place a limit on the number of licenses issued for an activity related to a regulated substance;

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      (c)     request a licensee to have a regulated substance tested at a prescribed laboratory;

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      (d)     inspect the proposed premises on receipt of an application for a licence;

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      (e)     inspect licensed premises;

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      (f)     consult and collaborate with Government agencies as it considers necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions;

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      (g)     issue due diligence requirements with respect to an application for a licence;

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      (h)     charge and collect —

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        (i)     a prescribed non-refundable licence fee,

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        (ii)     a prescribed refundable security bond fee,

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        (iii)     prescribed fees for a service provided by the Authority;

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      (i)     waive the requirement for payment of a licence fee or to obtain a licence;

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      (j)     enter into an agreement with a person for a security bond;

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      (k)     do other things as the Authority considers necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions.

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    (2)   The members of a committee appointed under subsection (1)(a) —

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      (a)     must include a member of the Board;

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      (b)     may, subject to the approval of the Minister, include persons who are not members of the Board or employees of the Authority.