Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

7.   National Competent Authority

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    (1)   The Ministry of Health is designated as the National Competent Authority for the purposes of this Act.

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    (2)   Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Minister may, by Order published in the Gazette, designate a body as the National Competent Authority as the Minister considers necessary.

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    (3)   The National Competent Authority shall —

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      (a)     issue authorizations in accordance with this Act;

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      (b)     monitor and enforce this Act;

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      (c)     carry out any other function assigned under this Act.