Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette no 20,663 of 13th July 2021

IT is hereby notified for general information that the Prime Minister, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 of the Security Service Act, approved the appointment of the Hon. Mr Justice Geoffrey Valenzia as Commissioner for another period of two years with effect from 7th July, 2021.

IT is notified for general information that the following Bill is published in the Supplement to this Gazette:

Bill No. 235 entitled the Criminal Code (Amendment No. 6) Act, 2021.

IT is notified for general information that the following Legal Notices were published in the Supplement to the Government Gazette No. 20,658 of 6th July, 2021 and No. 20,661 of 9th July, 2021, respectively.

L.n. 282 of 2021: Regulator for Energy and Water Services Act (Cap. 545), Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 601); Competitive Bidding Rules for Renewable Sources of Energy Installations (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

L.n. 283 of 2021: Malta Enterprise Act (Cap. 463); COVID-19 Temporary Support Measures (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2021.

L.n. 284 of 2021: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (Cap. 373); National Coordinating Committee on Combating Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

L.n. 285 of 2021: Investment Services Act (Cap. 370); Investment Services Act (Exemption)(Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

L.n. 286 of 2021: Income Tax Act (Cap. 123); Tax Credit (Higher Educational Qualifications) (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

L.n. 287 of 2021: Income Tax Act (Cap. 123); Deductions and Tax Credits (Relevant Qualifications for Industry) (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

Consumer Alternative DisputeResolution (Residual ADR)ADR Officers' Remuneration Notice, 2021(S.L. 378.19)

IN exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 7 (2) of the Consumer Alternative Dispute Resolution (Residual ADR) Regulations, hereinafter referred to as “the regulations", the Minister responsible for Tourism and Consumer Protection has determined that the remuneration payable to ADR officers in charge of ADR processes according to the regulations shall be of one hundred and fifty Euro (€150) per case disposed of, whether concluded or withdrawn.

THE Commissioner of Police, in terms of articles 7 and 8 of the Private Guards and Community Officers Act 1996, hereby notifies that the following applications as mentioned hereunder have been received:

Application for licence of a Private Guard

Any person may, within one month from the publication of this notice, object in writing to the Commissioner about the issue of the above licences on any of the grounds listed in section 10 of the Private Guards and Local Wardens Act, which are:

(a) where the applicant or any officer of the applicant or any person who has an effective control of the services to be provided by the applicant.

(i) has been convicted in Malta or elsewhere of any crime against the safety of the state, or of any crime of voluntary harm or injury to any person or any crime against property or public trust or any other serious crime; or

(ii) has been declared bankrupt or his financial position is precarious or otherwise renders the applicant unsuitable; or

(iii) has been discharged from the Police or Armed Forces or the prison services because of any offence or other misbehaviour; or

(iv) is a public officer or a member of the police or armed forces or the prison services; or

(b) when information is available which is in the public interest; or

(c) where the applicant does not possess the necessary qualifications as may be prescribed by or under the Act.

With reference to Government Notice No. 945, published in Governemnt Gazette No. 20,661 of the 9th July, 2021, the year shown in the main title should be 2021.

The Director General Standards and Metrology Institute notifies that, on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows: