S.L. 473.1 Art. 2Designation of competent authority for eco- contribution on accommodation. Cap. 409. Cap. 473.

(1) The Malta Tourism Authority, as established in accordance with the Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act, hereinafter referred to as the "Authority", is hereby designated as the competent authority in accordance with the Eco-Contribution

Act, hereinafter referred to as the "Act", for the purposes of the eco-contribution payable on services described in the Second

Schedule of the Act.

(2) In the exercise of such functions:

(a) the Authority may delegate to any public officer any of the rights, duties, powers and other functions vested in it, conferred to it or imposed upon it by the Act or in virtue of any regulations made thereunder; and

(b) the Authority may delegate to any such person such of the rights, duties, powers and other functions vested in it, conferred to it or imposed upon it by the Act or in virtue of any regulations made thereunder, as the Minister responsible for tourism may direct in writing:

Provided that the Authority may not delegate those rights, duties, powers and other functions vested in it if such person is not considered by the Authority as a fit and proper person to exercise those rights, duties, powers and other functions.