Despite this Act—
(a) an alien may hold 2 acres or less of land on a lease for up to 2 years for the purposes of the alien's residence, trade or business in Saint Lucia;
(b) an alien may acquire land under a will or as an executor under a will or on an intestacy and the land shall not be forfeited if within 2 years from the date of the death of the person or within an extended period of time as the Minister may grant, the land is sold or the alien applies for and obtains a licence to hold the land under section 3;
(c) an alien may acquire land in pursuance of his or her rights under a mortgage or debenture, and the land shall not be forfeited if within one year from the acquisition or entry into possession of the land or within an extended period of times as the Minister may grant, the land is sold or the alien applies for and obtains a licence to hold the land under section 3.