S.L. 595.40 Art. 16Rights and obligations.     Cap. 217.       Cap. 217.

(1) Rights and obligations arising from contracts for service entered into by Government or Identity Malta Agency with any agents, advisors or any service providers with respect to the administration of the Malta Residency Visa Programme of the

Government of Malta as established by and under the Immigration Act, which were effective prior to the coming into force of this order, may by agreement between Government or Identity Malta be assigned to the Agency.

(2) Rights and obligations arising from contracts for service entered into by the Malta Residency Visa Agency with any agents, advisors or any service providers with respect to the administration of the Malta Residency Visa Programme of the Government of Malta as established by and under the Immigration Act, which were effective prior to the coming into force of this order shall after the coming into force of these regulations be deemed to have been entered into by the Agency.