S.L. 217.4 Art. 23Decision of the Principal Immigration Officer.

The Principal Immigration Officer may, with respect to any non-habitual resident upon whom an on the spot fine has been imposed and who, following a conviction by a Commissioner for Justice in accordance with the On the Spot Fines (Non-habitual Residents)

Regulations, fails or refuses to effect payment of the amount due, issue a decision to the non-habitual resident concerned denying leave to enter or remain in Malta for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in accordance with the powers granted to him under article 6(1)(b) of the Act:

Provided that this regulation shall not apply to Maltese citizens, citizens of a Member State of the European Union, citizens of a Member State of the European Economic Area, or citizens of the Swiss Confederation:

Provided further that the Principal Immigration Officer shall inform the non-habitual resident regarding this decision by means of the electronic address provided by the non-habitual resident in accordance with regulation 8(2) of the On the Spot Fines (Non-habitual

Residents) Regulations:

Provided further that the Principal Immigration Officer shall consider withdrawing or suspending the decision for humanitarian reasons or other reasons he may deem appropriate.