Cap. 640 Art. 33Inspection of the premises.

(1) The Authority shall have the right to inspect all premises where the services for older persons are provided without the licence required under this Act. Following such inspection, the Authority shall:

(a) draw up a report of its findings;

(b) where possible, work with the non-registered service provider so the organisation complies with the provisions of this Act;

(c) allow the service provider reasonable time within which to regularize his position;

(d) re-inspect the services offered by the service provider at the end of the period given in order to assess:

(i) whether the service provider meets the necessary criteria for temporary licensing, in which case it shall issue such a temporary licence; or

(ii) whether the service provider requires more time to meet the necessary criteria for the issue of a temporary licence, in which case the Authority may direct the service provider to cease all activity until such criteria are met:

Provided that in exceptional cases, and where the Authority deems that no serious prejudice will affect the service user, the Authority may allow the service provider to continue offering the service until the service provider meets the required standards within a time frame established by the Authority.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article (1), a non-registered service provider shall still be liable to fines and penalties that may be imposed for non-compliance with the provisions of this Act.

(3) Where the Authority deems that the service is not compliant with the provisions of this Act, or with the terms of the licence, a report shall be drawn up including an assessment together with recommendations, where applicable, about changes that the licensed service provider should undertake.