though it were a fine imposed by the court.
(2) In any proceedings brought against any person for an offence against
this Act, it shall be a good defence if the person proves that the offence has been
compounded under this section.
Regulations
28.
(1) The Minister may make regulations for carrying into effect the
principles and provisions of this Act.
(2) The Minister may by regulations amend the Schedule.
Transfer of assets and liabilities
29.
The movable and immovable property vested in and managed by, and the
assets, rights, privileges, liabilities and obligations of, the Seychelles Licensing
Authority constituted under the Licences Act 1986 shall stand transferred to the
Authority established by this Act upon the coming into operation of this Act.
Repeal
30.
(1) The Licences Act, 1986 is repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), any licence granted under that Act
and in force on the day immediately prior to the date of coming into operation of
this Act shall, unless earlier revoked, continue in force for the period for which
the licence was granted.
(3) The Authority may exercise any of its functions and powers under
this Act in respect of such a licence as if it were a licence granted under this Act.
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SCHEDULE
PART I
1.
Keeping a Cafe;
2.
Providing Catering Services;
3.
Keeping a Hotel;
4.
Keeping a Restaurant;
5.
Keeping a Self-Catering Establishment
6.
Keeping a Guesthouse;
7.
Keeping a Discotheque;
8.
Engaging in a Take-away Business;
9.
A Bottle Licence;