S.L. 492.4 Art. 18Transitory provision. Renumbered: L.N. 425 of 2021.

(1) Charity shops established and operating prior to the entry into force of these regulations, shall have a period of six (6)

months, to conform with these regulations.

(2) The operations of charity shops established prior to the entry into force of these regulations, as well as any fines which may have been issued or imposed on such charity shops prior to the entry into force of these regulations, and, or any actions or proceedings which may have been instituted against such charity shops shall remain valid. (CHARITY SHOPS)

(3) Upon termination of the transitory period referred to in sub-regulation (1), where a charity shop remains non-compliant with these regulations, the Commissioner may issue an order that such premises be closed down, without the necessity of filing any further action before any court.