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Definition \par 3. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 International Business Companies \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8274799\charrsid13057530 4. Registrar and Deputy Registrar of International Business Companies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8274799\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6515275 -----------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6515275 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 An }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13383230 Act to provide for the application of miscellaneous provisions to the operation of the off-shore financial regime.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid11884737 \par BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 by the Niue Assembly in Session assembled, and by the authority}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13383230 of the s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13383230 me}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 , as follows: \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par 1. Short title }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 and Commencement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 - This Act may be cited as the Off-Shore Centre (Misce}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 llan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 eous Provisions) Act 1994. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 2. Definition}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 \endash The term}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 "serious criminal activity" where it appears in the following: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 Section 34(3)(g) Off-Shore B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 king Act 1994 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 (b) Section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 10(3) Ni}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 ue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 Develop}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 ment }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 Bond Act 1994 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 (c) S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 tion 24(3)(g) Off-Shore Insur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 an}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ce Act 1994 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 Sec}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ion 21(3) Pa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 rtnership Amendment}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 Act 1994 \par }\pard \ql 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 (f) Section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 3 of this A}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 ct \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9726364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 (g) Niue Bank Act 1994}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 shall mean the conviction for an offence committee under the criminal law of any jurisdiction for which the offender has been sentenced to an actual}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13383230 term of imprisonment of three y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 ear}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13383230 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 or more, providing such an offence would carry a similar penalty if committed in Niue. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid6515275 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 3. International Business Companies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6515275 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9726364\charrsid13057530 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7150339\charrsid13057530 (1) This section shall apply to companies under the International Business Companies Act 1994. \par \par (2) Cabinet may of its own motion or pursuant to an application in writing lodged with the Registrar by an international business company exempt such company or body }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6624642\charrsid13057530 from all or any part of the provisions of this Act and may impose such terms and conditions as it thinks fit as a condition under which such exemption is granted; an exemption granted under this subsection may be revoked by Cabinet at any time. \par \par (3) Where the Registrar and/or Minister of Justice suspects that, any international business company has been involved in, or is associated with or related to any person who has been involved in the laundering of the proceeds }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10300669 of the sale of prohibited narcotic substances or the laundering of the proceeds }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6624642\charrsid13057530 gained from any serious criminal activity whether in Niue or elsewhere, then the Minister with the concurrenc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6515275 e of Cabinet may make an order -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6624642\charrsid13057530 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6624642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6624642\charrsid13057530 (i) prohibiting the initial incorporation of any int}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6515275 ernational business company; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6624642\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10422451 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6624642\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6624642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6624642\charrsid13057530 (ii) directing any international business company to cease to carry on its business or part of its business either immediately or within such time as may be specified in the order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6624642 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6624642\charrsid13057530 \par (4) An order made under this section may be revoked or varied by the Minister of Justice with the concurrence of Cabinet. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10422451\charrsid13057530 (5) In making an order under this section the Minister of Justice a nd Cabinet shall not be required to act judicially and such order shall be final.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10422451\charrsid13057530 \par (6) No action shall lie against the Government or any statutory body or authority of Niue, any Minister}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 , any judge or any public officer in respect of anything done or omitted in exercise or purported exercise by any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10300669 M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 inister, any Judge or any public officer of its or his functions or duties under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10422451\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 \par (7) All proceedings, other than criminal proceedi ngs, relating to international business companies commenced in any Court either under the provisions of this Act or for the purpose solely of determining the rights or obligations of officers, members or holders of debentures, and any appeal from a decisi on therein, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10300669 shall, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 unless such Court otherwise orders, be heard in camera and no details of the proceedings shall be published by any person without leave of such Court. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10422451\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 (8) Where - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1454280 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 (a) in any proceedings for winding-up an international business company the Court is satisfied that the company or any officer thereof has failed to comply with any provision of this Act; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1454280 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 an international business company or any officer thereof is convicted by any Court of any offence under this Act,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 such Court may, if it thinks fit, order that the records and registers of that company are to be deposited }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164696\charrsid13057530 with the Registrar and that such records, books and registers and the entries in the Registrar's registers and records relating to that company are to be opened for public inspection.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1454280\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 (9)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164696\charrsid13057530 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 Any person or entity who, with respect to an international business company incorporated or continued under this Act and whether in Niue or elsewhere}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164696\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13057530 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 (a) divulges;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164696\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13057530 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 (b) attempts, offers or threatens to divulge}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164696\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13057530 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 induces or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 attempts to induce o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ther persons to divulge; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13057530 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 (d) incites, abets, counsels or procures any person to divulge}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164696\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13057530 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 (e) is knowingly concern}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ed in the divulging of; any info}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 rm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ation or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13057530\charrsid13057530 communication}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 in respect of, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2916179 in relation to }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 or conce}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2916179 rn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ing - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6705336 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 (i) the membership of or a beneficial ownership of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 , any shares or other interest in such a company; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11164696\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6705336 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 the identity of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 mem}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ber of such a company or the interest (legal or beneficial) of any such member in such a co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 pany; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6705336 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 (iii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 the management or officers of such a company; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6705336 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 (iv) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 any of the business, financial or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10300669 other }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 affairs or transactions of such a company; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6705336 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 v) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 the assets or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10300669 liabilities of such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 a company;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 r \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6705336 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 (vi) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 the existence of, or the contents of, any register maintained by such a company or any other docu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 mentation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 held by the company, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6705336 \par shall be guilty of an offence against this Act. \par \par (10) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 Notwithstanding }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 subsection (9) of this sectio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 n, an offence shall not be committed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 where }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 information }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 is divulged or made av}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 ailable }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 to the extent reasonably req}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 uired}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 in the circumstances: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2622713 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 (a) by an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 fficer of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 an international business compan}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 y to the Registrar or any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 Min}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 iste}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 r, for the purpose of complying with, or faci}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 litati}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 g the giving effect to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 of, the provisions of thi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 s Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 (b) by an officer of an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 international business co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 mpan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 y to any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 p}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 erson for the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 purpose of carrying on the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 business of t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 com}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 or is otherwise in the best inte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 rest }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622713 members:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 Provided that nothing herein s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 hall permit compliance with any demand or request for information by any foreign government or any court or tribunal of any country other than Niue where the divulging of the information will, or is likely to, result in the payment of any tax, penalty o r any fine by the company; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 (c) by an officer of an international business company to any government including the Government of Niue or any court or tribunal of any country including the Niue but only if and to the extent that the court in Niue so dire cts, having been satisfied that the information is required and will be used only for the purpose of an investigation or prosecution of any person in relation to the sale, or the laundering of the proceeds of sale, of any }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1785769 prohibited narcotic substances or the laundering of the proceeds of any serious criminal activity}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 , whether that sale or laundering occurred in Niue or elsewhere or for the purposes of an investigation or prosecution in Niue of any person in relation to any other illegal activities; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 (d) by any person to an officer of an international business company or trustee company in the course of the performance of the duties of that officer; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 (e) by an officer of an international business company to a member of the company where all of the directors of that company consent to such disclosure; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241229 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3434679 by an officer of an international business company to any other person where all of the directors of that company consent to such disclosure; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3434679 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3434679 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3241229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3434679 (g) by an officer of an international business co mpany to a legal practitioner for the purpose of obtaining legal advice for the benefit of that officer; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3434679 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3434679 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3434679 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3434679 (h) by the Registrar to another person at the request of an officer of an international business company.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3434679 \par (11) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415185 Nothing in this section shall prevent the Court from requiring any person to produce documents or to give evidence in any criminal proceedings or in any civil proceedings of any facts relevant in such proceedings in a court in Niue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3434679 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415185 (12) In recognition of the desirability of maintaining secre cy in respect of the activities of all international business companies registered under this Act, the Minister shall be obliged to do all things which, in his opinion, are necessary to give full effect to the provisions of this section. \par \par (13) This section shall bind all instrumentalities of the Government in their executive, legislative and judicial capacities. \par \par (14) This section shall apply to every international business company and to every foreign company to the extent to which that information relates to any branch of the foreign company in Niue or any business which it conducts in Niue or in relation to any person who is a resident of Niue. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415185\charrsid6450927 (15) The Crown guarantees to all international companies and foreign companies that there shall be no compulsory acquisition or expropriation of the p}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6450927 roperty of such companies, or their investors, situated in Niue except -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415185\charrsid6450927 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6450927 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6450927 (a) in accordance with the due process of law;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415185\charrsid6450927 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415185\charrsid6450927 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6450927 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6450927 (b) for a public purpose defined by law; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415185 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13700219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6450927 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6450927 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6450927 (c) in payment of compensation as defined by law. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6450927 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 (16) The articles of an international company may provide that on the happening of any specified event (including without limitation where any foreign government expropriates any membership interest of a member of an international company) then the provi sions of this section shall apply.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6450927 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219\charrsid6450927 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 (17) Upon the occurrence of any specified event: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13700219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 (a) the membership interest of any member of an international company affected by that event shall automatically vest in the specified person and if more than one specified person, to those specified persons in the proportions in the manner stated in the articles of the international company; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13700219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 (b) no other person (including the original owner) shall have any rights in}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1785769 or to the membership interest.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 \par (18) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 Every holder of a me}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 mbership}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 interest in an inte}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 rn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 ational}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 company shall be entitled to nominate on}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 e or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 more s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 pecified persons and if more than one specified person is no}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 minated by a holder o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 f a me}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 ship interest, the proportions and manner in which the m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 embers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 hip}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1785769 interest}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 shall vest in each of those}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid6450927 specified persons shall be stated. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 \par (19) A holder of a membership }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 interest in an inte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 rn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ational company shall be entitled at }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13700219 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ny time and from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 time to time}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 to nominate or remove a specified person by no}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 tic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 e in writing to the international company. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid92309 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676\charrsid5722662 4. Registrar and Deputy Registrars}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6515275 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 (1) There}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 shall be a suitably qualified person pointed as Registrar of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4466187 I}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ternational Business Companies, who shall be appointed by the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 Niue Pu}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4466187 blic S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ervice Co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 mmission under }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4466187 the provisions of Part XXXI}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 of the Niue Act 1966. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 (2) The Registrar shall be responsible for the administration of, and co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 mpliance }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 with the International Business Companies Act 1994. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 \par (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 There may also be appointed by the Niue Publ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4466187 ic Service Commission under the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 provisions of Part XXXI of the Niue Act 1966, a Deputy Registrar of International Business Companies, who shall, subject to the control of the Registrar, possess, exercise,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 and perform the sa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 e powers, functions, and duties, as the Registrar; and every reference in this Act, or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 the I}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 nte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 rn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ational Business Co}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 mpan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ies Act 1994, to the Registrar shall, so far as practicable, extend and apply to the Deputy Registrar accordingly. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14029676 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6515275 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 \tab }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 (a) In addition to, or instead of the appointment of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 D}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 eputy Registrar }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 subsection (3) hereof, Cabinet shall have the power to authorise by warrant, the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 appointment of any suitably qualifie}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 d person to act in the capacity of a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 Deputy Registrar of In}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 te}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 rn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 ational Business Co}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 mpanies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4466187 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 to enable the r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 egistration of international bu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 sines}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 s companies pursuant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 this Act and the International Business Companies Act 1994}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 by a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 registered agent, or other person }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 or institution approved by Cabi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 net, where that registered agent, person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 or institution have thei}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 principal place}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 of busines}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 s outside of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14029676 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 Any Deputy Registrar so appointed shall, subject to the control of the Registrar, possess, exercise, and perform the same powers, functions and duties as the Registrar; and every reference in this Act, or in the International Business Companies Act 1994, to the Registrar shall, so far as practicable, extend and apply to a Deputy Registrar appointed under this subsection accordingly. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4525325 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325\charrsid13057530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14029676 (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16257606 Any warrant issued by Cabinet pursuant to subsection (4) of this section may be revoked.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4525325 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5722662 \par SIGNED AND SEALED at the Assembly Chambers this 28th day of March 1994. \par \par This Act was passed by the Niue Assembly on the 14th Day of March 1994. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15143789 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15143789 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6515275 ------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15143789\charrsid13057530 \par }}