Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

14.   Micro and small scale business enterprises development unit

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    (1)   Subject to the directions of the Minister, the Small Scale Enterprise Development Unit (SEDU) shall co-ordinate and enforce the provisions of this Act and the Minister may designate a person to perform the functions of Registrar of Micro and Small Scale Business Enterprises.

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    (2)   For the purpose of giving effect to the objects of this Act, the Minister may cause advice to be given to Micro and Small Scale Business Enterprises in such areas as management, accounting, marketing, production techniques or in any other areas that appear to the Minister to be necessary.

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    (3)   The cost incurred with respect to the operation of the Micro and Small Scale Business Enterprise Development Unit under subsection (1) and the provision of advisory services under subsection (2) may be met out of funds voted by Parliament for that purpose.