Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

124.   Regulations

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    (1)   The Minister may make Regulations for giving effect to this Act.

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    (2)   Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Minister may make Regulations —

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      (a)     respecting procedures for and access to, and the disclosure of, information obtained in the administration of this Act;

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      (b)     respecting reports of investigations;

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      (c)     respecting the establishment and maintenance of a child abuse register;

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      (d)     providing for temporary care arrangements;

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      (e)     prescribing forms to be used under this Act;

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      (f)     prescribing the fees payable for applications made or other things done under this Act;

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      (g)     prescribing the procedures and the terms and conditions for placement arrangements;

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      (h)     respecting the maintenance of records;

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      (i)     providing for the establishment and the operation of a child care service;

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      (j)     prescribing requirements as to the accommodation and equipment to be provided in a child care service;

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      (k)     prescribing the medical arrangements to be made for protecting the health and well-being of a child in a child care service;

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      (l)     regulating the management of a child care service;

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      (m)     respecting the regular inspection of a child care service;

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      (n)     to ensure the safety, welfare and well-being of a child in a child care service;

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      (o)     to promote certain standards for the delivery of a child care service;

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      (p)     respecting the qualifications necessary for employment with a child care service;

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      (q)     respecting the Post Register of Adoptions;

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      (r)     respecting home study assessments and post placement reports;

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      (s)     governing the review of decisions made by the Adoption Committee;

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      (t)     respecting foster care; and

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      (u)     respecting other matters the Minister considers necessary or advisable to effectively carry out the purposes of this Act.