Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

14.   Notice of change of a beneficial owner

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    (1)   A supervised entity shall provide the Authority with a written notice of a change of its beneficial owner as a result of a person —

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      (a)     becoming a beneficial owner; or

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      (b)     ceasing to be a beneficial owner.

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    (2)   A written notice under subsection (1) must —

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      (a)     specify the date of the change;

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      (b)     provide details of —

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        (i)     the identity of the new and previous beneficial owner,

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        (ii)     the nature of the beneficial owner's interest in, or control of, the supervised entity;

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      (c)     be provided to the Authority within 14 days of the supervised entity first becoming aware of the change.

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    (3)   A supervised entity that fails to provide a written notice of a change of its beneficial owner under this section commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $25,000 and an additional fine of $300 for each day the offence continues.