S.L. 409.24 Art. 7Enforcement.

(1) The Authority shall have the power to carry out unannounced site inspections at any establishment falling within the scope of these regulations, and to conduct investigations for the purpose of assessing the standards of such establishments:

Provided that any gathered personal data is limited to the extent necessary for the purpose of performing such investigation.

(2) Without prejudice to any other remedy available at law, where an establishment fails to meet the mandatory requirements established in these regulations, the Authority may grant a reasonable timeframe for the rectification of such shortcomings.

(3) Where shortcomings are not remedied within the timeframe specified by the Authority, the Authority may take appropriate enforcement or regulatory action, including without limitation:

(a) issuance of an enforcement notice in accordance with articles 40 to 42 of the Act;

(b) reconsideration of the classification of the tourism operation;

(c) suspension or revocation of the operating licence.

(4) A position taken by the Authority in respect of any matter referred to in this regulation, shall be deemed to constitute a decision for the purposes of these regulations and may be subject to appeal in accordance with the provisions of regulation 8.