Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

48.   Powers of entry, etc.

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    (1)   The Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division may authorise in writing any person to enter at any reasonable time any land and premises therein—

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      (a)     in respect of which an application for permission to develop has been made to the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division; or

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      (b)     where the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division has reason to believe that an infringement of the provisions of the Act has occurred or is about to occur,

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    for the purposes of inspection and survey.

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    (2)   A person authorised under this section to enter upon any land or premises shall, if so required, produce evidence of their authority before entering, and shall not deem admission as of right to any land or premises which are occupied unless 24 hours notice of intended entry is given to the occupier.

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    (3)   Any person who obstructs a person acting in the exercise of their power under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $500 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months.