Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

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11. Accounting for money collected

Within one month after the date of any collection or sale, the person, society, committee or other body or persons responsible therefor shall forward to the Commissioner a statement in such form as approved by the Commissioner certified by the auditor of the society or by some independent responsible person, with vouchers showing in detail the amount collected and the expenses incurred in connection with such collection or sale, and shall if required by the Commissioner satisfy him or her as to the due and proper application of the proceeds of the collection or sale. The person, society, committee or other body shall also, within the same period, at his or her or their own expense and after audit, publish in such newspaper or newspapers as the Commissioner may direct a short statement showing the name of the person, or society or other body responsible for the collection or sale, the name of the charity or fund which is to benefit, the date of the collection or sale, the amount collected, the amount of the expenses and the amount distributed to the charity or fund.