Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

PART 5
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

34.   Enforcement liabilities

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    (1)   The FZMA may take action for violation of any requirements under this Act by a free zone business in accordance with this Act.

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    (2)   If a free zone business violates laws pertaining to its licence to operate a free zone business the FZMA, after proper notice and hearing, may revoke the licence to operate in the free zone.

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    (3)   Where the FZMA determines that a foreign national working for a free zone business is in breach of the requirements of his or her work permit, the FZMA may recommend the revocation of such permit to the Ministry of Labour.

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    (4)   A free zone business shall be liable for any damage to persons or property which may result from any violations of applicable regulatory requirements by the free zone business.

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    (5)   The Ministry responsible for Commerce, the FZMA, and other Saint Lucia regulatory authorities shall have authority to inspect any free zone operations or facilities for possible violation of applicable requirements.

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    (6)   Each free zone business shall have the right to sue the free zone developer in the courts of Saint Lucia or to submit to arbitration to enforce its rights under this Act.

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    (7)   The free zone developer shall have the right to sue the FZMA in the courts of Saint Lucia or to submit to arbitration to enforce its rights under this Act.

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    (8)   The free zone developer and free zone businesses shall enjoy protection from deprivation of property in accordance with the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Saint Lucia.