S.L. 409.4 Art. 5Tourism Compliance Certificate.

(1) Where the applicant submits to the Authority -

(a) applications for new tourism accommodation establishments, or

(b) extensions, modifications or redevelopments of existing tourism establishments, or

(c) re-classification of existing establishments, the Authority shall issue a Tourism Compliance Certificate to the applicant, provided that:

(i) such development or re-classification conforms with the established tourism policy guidelines and regulations at the time; and

(ii) the applicant submits to the Authority the requested documentation and information indicated in the appropriate application.

(2) The granting of a Tourism Compliance Certificate referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall not exonerate the applicant from obtaining a licence under regulation 6(1) and from any licence, permit or authorisation which may be required under any other law.

(3) When the plans, which are approved by the Authority according to the Tourism Compliance Certificate, are amended following the applicant’s consultation with the Planning Authority, the applicant shall re-submit to the Authority such plans prior to the final decision on the application being taken by the Planning Authority. The Authority shall issue a Tourism Design Guidelines Certificate after ensuring that these plans still conform to current tourism policy and design guidelines and with the structural specifications of its regulations. The Authority shall only issue the licence once it is satisfied that the building is compliant to the Planning Authority permit.

(4) The Tourism Compliance Certificate and the Tourism Design Guidelines Certificate shall have a validity period of three years from date of issue.