Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

40.   Suspension and revocation of licences and authorisation

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    (1)   The Minister may suspend or revoke a licence, or vary a term and condition of that licence if it is not a statutory term or condition by a notice in writing served on the licensee.

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    (2)   The Minister may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a licence where—

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      (a)     the radio apparatus or station in respect of which the licence was granted interferes with a telecommunication service provided by a person to whom a licence is already granted for that purpose;

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      (b)     the licensee contravenes this Act;

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      (c)     the licensee fails to observe a term or condition specified in his or her licence;

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      (d)     the licensee is in default of payment of the licence or renewal fee or any other money owed to the Government;

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      (e)     ECTEL recommends the suspension or revocation;

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      (f)     the suspension or revocation is necessary for reasons of national security or the public interest.

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    (3)   Before suspending or revoking a licence under subsection (2), the Minister shall give the licensee one month notice in writing of his or her intention to do so, specifying the grounds on which it proposes to suspend or revoke the licence, and shall give the licensee an opportunity—

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      (a)     to present his or her views;

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      (b)     to remedy the breach of the licence or term and condition; or

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      (c)     to submit to the Minister within such time as the Minister may specify, a written statement of objections to the suspension or revocation of the licence,

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    which the Minister shall take into account before reaching a decision.

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    (4)   This section also applies with any necessary modification to a frequency authorisation holder.