Cap. 217 Art. 35Prohibition of entry to persons without accommodation in Malta.

(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act or in any other law contained, but subject to any provisions made under Part III of this Act, the Minister may also prohibit the entry into Malta of any person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is not provided with suitable accommodation in the island.

(2) The last preceding sub-article shall not apply -

(a) to any person who is a citizen of Malta by virtue of article 22(1) or of article 25(1) of the Constitution of Malta or who is deemed to be such a citizen under article 44(4) of the said Constitution; and

(b) to any other citizen of Malta who -

(i) has emigrated from Malta;

(ii) was resident in Malta and has during the two years immediately before emigrating been so resident for a continuous period of one year or for periods amounting in the aggregate to one year; and

(iii) returns to Malta within two years after his departure therefrom.