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(1) This Act may be cited as the Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025. (2) This Act shall come into force on such date as may be appointed by Order made by the Cabinet and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and in relation to different matters. I Assent, Jane Owen Governor Date: 18th February, 2025 Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 2. Repeal and substitution of section 22 of the Customs and Border Control Act (2024 Revision) - temporary imports 2. The Customs and Border Control Act (2024 Revision), in this Act referred to as the \u201cprincipal Act\u201d, is amended by repealing section 22 and substituting the following section \u2014 \u201cTemporary imports\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_22\", \"num\": \"22.\", \"text\": \"(1) Subject to any conditions as the Director may think fit to impose, goods which the Director is satisfied are temporarily imported with a view to subsequent exportation are subject to a rate of duty of two per cent. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), if the rate of duty in respect of a good imported into the Islands and enumerated in Schedule 1 to the Customs Tariff Act (2023 Revision) is zero per cent, the rate of duty under subsection (1) does not apply with respect to retention of that good in the Islands for either period referred to in subsection (4). (3) Any goods temporarily imported which are not re-exported within the period or extended period referred to in subsection (4) become liable to the full duty payable in respect of those goods or such part thereof, as the Director considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case, as if the same had been imported without reference to this section. (4) For the purposes of this section, \u201ctemporarily imported\u201d, in relation to a good, means the good is to be retained in the Islands \u2014 (a) for a period not exceeding six months; or (b) on prior receipt of an application in the form and manner approved by the Director, for an extended period as the Director may authorize.\u201d.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_3\", \"num\": \"3.\", \"text\": \"Amendment of section 86 - inward passenger and crew manifests 3. The principal Act is amended in section 86 as follows \u2014 (a) in subsection (3), by deleting the words \u201cis liable to be fined by an officer or a sum of two thousand dollars\u201d and substituting the words \u201cis liable to an administrative penalty\u201d; and (b) by repealing subsection (4). 4. Amendment of section 94 - entry by persons other than Caymanians or persons legally and ordinarily resident 4. The principal Act is amended in section 94 as follows \u2014 (a) by repealing subsection (7) and substituting the following subsections \u2014 Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 \u201c(7) In the case of a child born in the Islands in circumstances that the child does not acquire the right to be Caymanian at birth \u2014 (a) a parent of the child shall report the birth of the child to the Director within three months after the birth of the child; and (b) the child shall be subject to the control of Customs and Border Control in a manner appropriate in all the circumstances and having regard to the immigration status of the parents or, in the case of a child whose parents are not married or not in a civil partnership, of the mother. (7A) A parent who contravenes subsection (7)(a) commits an offence and is liable to an administrative penalty.\u201d; and (b) by repealing subsection (10) and substituting the following subsection \u2014 \u201c(10) An application submitted under this section shall be accompanied by the prescribed application fee, the prescribed administrative fee and the prescribed non-refundable repatriation fee, as applicable.\u201d.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_5\", \"num\": \"5.\", \"text\": \"Amendment of section 105 - offences relating to illegal landing and powers of arrest 5. The principal Act is amended in section 105 by inserting after subsection (2) the following subsection \u2014 \u201c(2A)A person who \u2014 (a) knowingly assists or causes another person to remain or reside in the Islands where the remaining or residing would be in contravention of this Act; (b) connives in such remaining or residing in the Islands; or (c) wilfully does an act preparatory to paragraph (a) or (b), commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of fifty thousand dollars and to imprisonment for seven years.\u201d. Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_6\", \"num\": \"6.\", \"text\": \"Insertion of section 128A - application fees non-refundable 6. The principal Act is amended by inserting after the Part heading for Part 9 the following section \u2014 \u201cApplication fees non-refundable 128A.Unless otherwise specified, application fees prescribed under this Act are non-refundable.\u201d.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_7\", \"num\": \"7.\", \"text\": \"Amendment of Schedule 1 - administrative offences 7. The principal Act is amended in Schedule 1 by deleting the table and substituting the following table \u2014 \u201cItem Number Relevant provision Description of administrative offence Administrative Penalty 1. Section 12(8) Making a false declaration or false disclosure in respect of money being transported into or exported out of the Islands. A fine of up to the value of the difference between the amount declared and the total amount being carried. 2. Section 86(3) The master or captain of a vessel transporting to the Islands passengers or crew \u2014 (a) who are required to have a valid entry visa or proof of citizenship, and who are not in possession of such documents; or (b) in respect of whom the master or captain provides false information in relation to the A fixed fine of $5,000 in respect of each passenger or crew member \u2014 (a) who is required to have a valid entry visa or proof of citizenship, and who is not in possession of such documents; or (b) in respect of whom the master or captain provides false Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 master\u2019s or captain\u2019s duty under 86(1) and (2). information in relation to the master\u2019s or captain\u2019s duty under section 86(1) and (2). 3. Section 94(7A) A parent failing to report the birth of the parent\u2019s child to the Director more than 3 months after the birth of the child \u2022 Where more than 3 months but less than 1 year has passed after the birth of the child, a fixed fine of $300. \u2022 Where 1 year or more but less than years have passed after the birth of the child \u2014 (a) a fixed fine of $300 for the period between months and 1 year; and (b) a fixed fine of $500 for each year or part of a year during the period of 1 to 3 years. \u2022 Where 3 years or more but less than 5 years have passed after the birth of the child \u2014 (a) a fixed fine of $300 for the period between months and 1 year; Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 (b) a fixed fine of $500 for each year or part of a year during the period of 1 to 3 years; and (c) a fixed fine of $750 for each year or part of a year during the period of 3 to 5 years. \u2022 Where 5 years or more has passed after the birth of the child \u2014 (a) a fixed fine of $300 for the period between months and 1 year; (b) a fixed fine of $500 for each year or part of a year during the period of 1 to 3 years; (c) a fixed fine of $750 for each year or part of a year during the period of 3 to 5 years; and (d) a fixed fine of $1000 for each year or a part of a year that passes after Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 the period of 5 years, up to $10,000. 4. 105(1)(c) Remaining or residing in the Islands for up to 60 days beyond the time permitted for the person to remain or reside in the Islands. In the case of the first offence, a fixed fine of $500. In the case of the second or subsequent offence, a fixed fine of $1,000. 5. Section 105(2A) A natural person other than an employer \u2014 (a) knowingly assisting or causing a person to remain or reside in the Islands for up to days beyond the time permitted for the person to remain in the Islands where the remaining or residing would be in contravention of this Act; (b) conniving in such remaining or residing in the Islands; or (c) wilfully doing an act preparatory to paragraph (a) or (b). In the case of the first offence, a fixed fine of $500. In the case of the second or subsequent offence, a fixed fine of $1,000. 6. Section 105(2A) A natural person who is In the case of the first Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 an employer \u2014 (a) knowingly assisting or causing a person to remain or reside in the Islands for up to days beyond the time permitted for the person to remain in the Islands where the remaining or residing would be in contravention of this Act; (b) conniving in such remaining or residing in the Islands; or (c) wilfully doing an act preparatory to paragraph (a) or (b). offence, a fixed fine of $1,000. In the case of the second or subsequent offence, a fixed fine of $2,000. 7. Section 105(2A) A legal person \u2014 (a) knowingly assisting or causing a person to remain or reside in the Islands for up to days beyond the time permitted for the person to remain in the Islands where In the case of the first offence, a fixed fine of $2,500. In the case of the second or subsequent offence, a fixed fine of $5,000.\u201d. Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 the remaining or residing would be in contravention of this Act; (b) conniving in such remaining or residing in the Islands; or (c) wilfully doing an act preparatory to paragraph (a) or (b). 8. Amendment of Schedule 2 - form of ticket 8. The principal Act is amended in Schedule 2 as follows \u2014 (a) by deleting the table under the heading \u201cList of administrative offences\u201d and substituting the following table \u2014 \u201cItem Number Relevant provision Description of administrative offence Administrative Penalty Tick relevant box 1. 12(8) Making a false declaration or false disclosure in respect of money being transported into or exported out of the Islands. A fine of up to the value of the difference between the amount declared and the total amount being carried. \u25a1 2. 86(3) The master or captain of a vessel transporting to the Islands passengers or crew \u2014 (a) who are required to have a valid entry visa or proof of citizenship, A fixed fine of $5,000 in respect of each passenger or crew member \u2014 (a) who is required to have a valid entry visa or proof of citizenship, and who is \u25a1 Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 and who are not in possession of such documents; or (b) in respect of whom the master or captain provides false information in relation to the master\u2019s or captain\u2019s duty under 86(1) and (2). not in possession of such documents; or (b) in respect of whom the master or captain provides false information in relation to the master\u2019s or captain\u2019s duty under 86(1) and (2). 3. 94(7A) A parent failing to report the birth of the parent\u2019s child to the Director more than 3 months after the birth of the child \u2022 Where more than 3 months but less than 1 year has passed after the birth of the child, a fixed fine of $300. \u2022 Where 1 year or more but less than years have passed after the birth of the child \u2014 (a) a fixed fine of $300 for the period between 3 months and 1 year; and (b) a fixed fine of $500 for each year or part of a \u25a1 Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 year during the period of 1 to 3 years. \u2022 Where 3 years or more but less than years have passed after the birth of the child \u2014 (a) a fixed fine of $300 for the period between 3 months and 1 year; (b) a fixed fine of $500 for each year or part of a year during the period of 1 to 3 years; and (c) a fixed fine of $750 for each year or part of a year during the period of 3 to 5 years. \u2022 Where 5 years or more has passed after the birth of the child \u2014 (a) a fixed fine of $300 for the period between 3 months and 1 year; (b) a fixed fine of $500 for Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 each year or part of a year during the period of 1 to 3 years; (c) a fixed fine of $750 for each year or part of a year during the period of 3 to 5 years; and (d) a fixed fine of $1000 for each year or a part of a year that passes after the period of 5 years, up to $10,000. 4. 105(1)(c) Remaining or residing in the Islands for up to 60 days beyond the time permitted for the person to remain or reside in the Islands. In the case of the first offence, a fixed fine of $500. In the case of the second or subsequent offence, a fixed fine of $1,000. \u25a1 5. 105(2A) A natural person other than an employer \u2014 (a) knowingly assisting or causing a person to remain or reside in the Islands for up to 60 In the case of the first offence, a fixed fine of $500. In the case of the second or subsequent offence, a fixed fine of $1,000. \u25a1 Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 days beyond the time permitted for the person to remain in the Islands where the remaining or residing would be in contraventi on of this Act; (b) conniving in such remaining or residing in the Islands; or (c) wilfully doing an act preparatory to paragraph (a) or (b). 6. 105(2A) A natural person who is an employer \u2014 (a) knowingly assisting or causing a person to remain or reside in the Islands for up to 60 days beyond the time permitted In the case of the first offence, a fixed fine of $1,000. 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TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES\nIN RESPECT OF CERTAIN OFFENCES; TO PROVIDE THAT, UNLESS OTHERWISE\nSPECIFIED, APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE; AND FOR INCIDENTAL\nAND CONNECTED PURPOSES\nENACTED by the Legislature of the Cayman Islands.\n1.\nShort title and commencement\n1.\n(1) This Act may be cited as the Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act,\n2025.\n(2) This Act shall come into force on such date as may be appointed by Order made\nby the Cabinet and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of\nthis Act and in relation to different matters.\n(Act 2 of 2025)\nI Assent,\nJane Owen\nGovernor\nDate: 18th February, 2025\n\nSection 2\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\n\nPage 6\nAct 2 of 2025\nc\n\n2.\nRepeal and substitution of section 22 of the Customs and Border Control Act\n(2024 Revision) - temporary imports\n2.\nThe Customs and Border Control Act (2024 Revision), in this Act referred to as the\n\u201cprincipal Act\u201d, is amended by repealing section 22 and substituting the following\nsection \u2014\n\u201cTemporary imports\n22. (1) Subject to any conditions as the Director may think fit to impose,\ngoods which the Director is satisfied are temporarily imported with a\nview to subsequent exportation are subject to a rate of duty of two\nper cent.\n(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), if the rate of duty in respect of a\ngood imported into the Islands and enumerated in Schedule 1 to the\nCustoms Tariff Act (2023 Revision) is zero per cent, the rate of duty\nunder subsection (1) does not apply with respect to retention of that\ngood in the Islands for either period referred to in subsection (4).\n(3) Any goods temporarily imported which are not re-exported within\nthe period or extended period referred to in subsection (4) become\nliable to the full duty payable in respect of those goods or such part\nthereof, as the Director considers appropriate in the circumstances of\nthe case, as if the same had been imported without reference to this\nsection.\n(4) For the purposes of this section, \u201ctemporarily imported\u201d, in relation\nto a good, means the good is to be retained in the Islands \u2014\n(a)\nfor a period not exceeding six months; or\n(b) on prior receipt of an application in the form and manner\napproved by the Director, for an extended period as the Director\nmay authorize.\u201d.\n3.\nAmendment of section 86 - inward passenger and crew manifests\n3.\nThe principal Act is amended in section 86 as follows \u2014\n(a)\nin subsection (3), by deleting the words \u201cis liable to be fined by an officer\nor a sum of two thousand dollars\u201d and substituting the words \u201cis liable to\nan administrative penalty\u201d; and\n(b) by repealing subsection (4).\n4.\nAmendment of section 94 - entry by persons other than Caymanians or\npersons legally and ordinarily resident\n4.\nThe principal Act is amended in section 94 as follows \u2014\n(a)\nby repealing subsection (7) and substituting the following subsections \u2014\n\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\nSection 5\n\nc\nAct 2 of 2025\nPage 7\n\n\u201c(7) In the case of a child born in the Islands in circumstances that the\nchild does not acquire the right to be Caymanian at birth \u2014\n(a) a parent of the child shall report the birth of the child to the\nDirector within three months after the birth of the child; and\n(b) the child shall be subject to the control of Customs and Border\nControl in a manner appropriate in all the circumstances and\nhaving regard to the immigration status of the parents or, in the\ncase of a child whose parents are not married or not in a civil\npartnership, of the mother.\n(7A) A parent who contravenes subsection (7)(a) commits an offence and\nis liable to an administrative penalty.\u201d; and\n(b) by repealing subsection (10) and substituting the following subsection \u2014\n\u201c(10) An application submitted under this section shall be accompanied by\nthe prescribed application fee, the prescribed administrative fee and\nthe prescribed non-refundable repatriation fee, as applicable.\u201d.\n5.\nAmendment of section 105 - offences relating to illegal landing and powers\nof arrest\n5.\nThe principal Act is amended in section 105 by inserting after subsection (2) the\nfollowing subsection \u2014\n\u201c(2A)A person who \u2014\n(a)\nknowingly assists or causes another person to remain or reside\nin the Islands where the remaining or residing would be in\ncontravention of this Act;\n(b) connives in such remaining or residing in the Islands; or\n(c)\nwilfully does an act preparatory to paragraph (a) or (b),\ncommits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of\nfifty thousand dollars and to imprisonment for seven years.\u201d.\n\nSection 6\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\n\nPage 8\nAct 2 of 2025\nc\n\n6.\nInsertion of section 128A - application fees non-refundable\n6.\nThe principal Act is amended by inserting after the Part heading for Part 9 the\nfollowing section \u2014\n\u201cApplication fees non-refundable\n128A.Unless otherwise specified, application fees prescribed under this Act are\nnon-refundable.\u201d.\n7.\nAmendment of Schedule 1 - administrative offences\n7.\nThe principal Act is amended in Schedule 1 by deleting the table and substituting the\nfollowing table \u2014\n\u201cItem\nNumber\nRelevant\nprovision\nDescription of\nadministrative offence\nAdministrative\nPenalty\n1.\nSection 12(8)\nMaking\na\nfalse\ndeclaration\nor\nfalse\ndisclosure in respect of\nmoney\nbeing\ntransported\ninto\nor\nexported\nout\nof\nthe\nIslands.\n\nA fine of up to the\nvalue of the difference\nbetween the amount\ndeclared and the total\namount being carried.\n\n2.\nSection 86(3)\nThe master or captain of\na vessel transporting to\nthe Islands passengers\nor crew \u2014\n(a) who\nare\nrequired\nto\nhave a valid\nentry visa or\nproof\nof\ncitizenship,\nand who are\nnot\nin\npossession of\nsuch\ndocuments; or\n\n(b) in respect of\nwhom\nthe\nmaster\nor\ncaptain\nprovides false\ninformation\nin\nrelation to the\nA fixed fine of $5,000\nin respect of each\npassenger\nor\ncrew\nmember \u2014\n(a) who\nis\nrequired\nto\nhave a valid\nentry visa or\nproof\nof\ncitizenship,\nand who is\nnot\nin\npossession\nof\nsuch\ndocuments;\nor\n\n(b) in respect of\nwhom\nthe\nmaster\nor\ncaptain\nprovides\nfalse\n\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\nSection 7\n\nc\nAct 2 of 2025\nPage 9\n\nmaster\u2019s\nor\ncaptain\u2019s duty\nunder\nsection\n86(1) and (2).\ninformation\nin relation to\nthe master\u2019s\nor\ncaptain\u2019s\nduty\nunder\nsection 86(1)\nand (2).\n\n3.\nSection 94(7A)\nA parent failing to report\nthe birth of the parent\u2019s\nchild to the Director\nmore than 3 months\nafter the birth of the child\n\u2022 Where more than 3\nmonths\nbut\nless\nthan 1 year has\npassed after the\nbirth of the child, a\nfixed fine of $300.\n\n\u2022 Where 1 year or\nmore but less than\n3\nyears\nhave\npassed after the\nbirth of the child \u2014\n(a) a fixed fine of\n$300 for the\nperiod\nbetween\n3\nmonths and 1\nyear; and\n(b) a fixed fine of\n$500\nfor\neach year or\npart of a year\nduring\nthe\nperiod of 1 to\n3 years.\n\n\u2022 Where 3 years or\nmore but less than 5\nyears have passed\nafter the birth of the\nchild \u2014\n(a) a fixed fine of\n$300 for the\nperiod\nbetween\n3\nmonths and 1\nyear;\n\nSection 7\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\n\nPage 10\nAct 2 of 2025\nc\n\n(b) a fixed fine of\n$500\nfor\neach year or\npart of a year\nduring\nthe\nperiod of 1 to\n3 years; and\n(c) a fixed fine of\n$750\nfor\neach year or\npart of a year\nduring\nthe\nperiod of 3 to\n5 years.\n\n\u2022 Where 5 years or\nmore has passed\nafter the birth of the\nchild \u2014\n(a) a fixed fine of\n$300 for the\nperiod\nbetween\n3\nmonths and 1\nyear;\n(b) a fixed fine of\n$500\nfor\neach year or\npart of a year\nduring\nthe\nperiod of 1 to\n3 years;\n(c) a fixed fine of\n$750\nfor\neach year or\npart of a year\nduring\nthe\nperiod of 3 to\n5 years; and\n(d) a fixed fine of\n$1000\nfor\neach year or\na part of a\nyear\nthat\npasses after\n\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\nSection 7\n\nc\nAct 2 of 2025\nPage 11\n\nthe period of\n5 years,\nup to $10,000.\n\n4.\nSection\n105(1)(c)\nRemaining or residing in\nthe Islands for up to 60\ndays beyond the time\npermitted for the person\nto remain or reside in the\nIslands.\nIn the case of the first\noffence, a fixed fine of\n$500.\n\nIn the case of the\nsecond or subsequent\noffence, a fixed fine of\n$1,000.\n5.\nSection 105(2A)\nA natural person other\nthan an employer \u2014\n(a) knowingly\nassisting\nor\ncausing\na\nperson\nto\nremain\nor\nreside in the\nIslands for up\nto\n60\ndays\nbeyond\nthe\ntime permitted\nfor the person\nto remain in the\nIslands where\nthe remaining\nor\nresiding\nwould\nbe\nin\ncontravention\nof this Act;\n\n(b) conniving\nin\nsuch remaining\nor residing in\nthe Islands; or\n\n(c) wilfully\ndoing\nan\nact\npreparatory to\nparagraph (a)\nor (b).\n\nIn the case of the first\noffence, a fixed fine of\n$500.\n\nIn the case of the\nsecond or subsequent\noffence, a fixed fine of\n$1,000.\n6.\nSection 105(2A)\nA natural person who is\nIn the case of the first\n\nSection 7\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\n\nPage 12\nAct 2 of 2025\nc\n\nan employer \u2014\n(a) knowingly\nassisting\nor\ncausing\na\nperson\nto\nremain\nor\nreside in the\nIslands for up\nto\n60\ndays\nbeyond\nthe\ntime permitted\nfor the person\nto remain in the\nIslands where\nthe remaining\nor\nresiding\nwould\nbe\nin\ncontravention\nof this Act;\n\n(b) conniving\nin\nsuch remaining\nor residing in\nthe Islands; or\n\n(c) wilfully\ndoing\nan\nact\npreparatory to\nparagraph (a)\nor (b).\n\noffence, a fixed fine of\n$1,000.\n\nIn the case of the\nsecond or subsequent\noffence, a fixed fine of\n$2,000.\n7.\nSection 105(2A)\nA legal person \u2014\n(a) knowingly\nassisting\nor\ncausing\na\nperson\nto\nremain\nor\nreside in the\nIslands for up\nto\n60\ndays\nbeyond\nthe\ntime permitted\nfor the person\nto remain in the\nIslands where\nIn the case of the first\noffence, a fixed fine of\n$2,500.\n\nIn the case of the\nsecond or subsequent\noffence, a fixed fine of\n$5,000.\u201d.\n\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\nSection 8\n\nc\nAct 2 of 2025\nPage 13\n\nthe remaining\nor\nresiding\nwould\nbe\nin\ncontravention\nof this Act;\n\n(b) conniving\nin\nsuch remaining\nor residing in\nthe Islands; or\n\n(c) wilfully\ndoing\nan\nact\npreparatory to\nparagraph (a)\nor (b).\n\n8.\nAmendment of Schedule 2 - form of ticket\n8.\nThe principal Act is amended in Schedule 2 as follows \u2014\n(a)\nby deleting the table under the heading \u201cList of administrative offences\u201d\nand substituting the following table \u2014\n\u201cItem\nNumber\nRelevant\nprovision\nDescription of\nadministrative\noffence\nAdministrative\nPenalty\nTick\nrelevant\nbox\n1.\nSection\n12(8)\nMaking\na\nfalse\ndeclaration or false\ndisclosure in respect\nof\nmoney\nbeing\ntransported into or\nexported out of the\nIslands.\n\nA fine of up to the\nvalue\nof\nthe\ndifference\nbetween\nthe amount declared\nand the total amount\nbeing carried.\n\n\u25a1\n2.\nSection\n86(3)\nThe\nmaster\nor\ncaptain of a vessel\ntransporting to the\nIslands passengers\nor crew \u2014\n(a) who\nare\nrequired to\nhave a valid\nentry\nvisa\nor proof of\ncitizenship,\nA fixed fine of $5,000\nin respect of each\npassenger or crew\nmember \u2014\n(a) who\nis\nrequired to\nhave a valid\nentry\nvisa\nor proof of\ncitizenship,\nand who is\n\u25a1\n\nSection 8\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\n\nPage 14\nAct 2 of 2025\nc\n\nand\nwho\nare not in\npossession\nof\nsuch\ndocuments;\nor\n\n(b) in\nrespect\nof\nwhom\nthe master\nor\ncaptain\nprovides\nfalse\ninformation\nin\nrelation\nto\nthe\nmaster\u2019s or\ncaptain\u2019s\nduty under\nsection\n86(1)\nand\n(2).\nnot\nin\npossession\nof\nsuch\ndocuments;\nor\n\n(b) in\nrespect\nof\nwhom\nthe master\nor\ncaptain\nprovides\nfalse\ninformation\nin\nrelation\nto\nthe\nmaster\u2019s or\ncaptain\u2019s\nduty under\nsection\n86(1)\nand\n(2).\n\n3.\nSection\n94(7A)\nA parent failing to\nreport the birth of the\nparent\u2019s child to the\nDirector more than 3\nmonths after the birth\nof the child\n\u2022 Where more than\n3 months but less\nthan 1 year has\npassed after the\nbirth of the child, a\nfixed fine of $300.\n\n\u2022 Where 1 year or\nmore but less than\n3\nyears\nhave\npassed after the\nbirth\nof\nthe\nchild \u2014\n(a) a fixed fine\nof $300 for\nthe\nperiod\nbetween 3\nmonths and\n1 year; and\n(b) a fixed fine\nof $500 for\neach\nyear\nor part of a\n\u25a1\n\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\nSection 8\n\nc\nAct 2 of 2025\nPage 15\n\nyear during\nthe\nperiod\nof 1 to 3\nyears.\n\n\u2022 Where 3 years or\nmore but less than\n5\nyears\nhave\npassed after the\nbirth of the child \u2014\n(a) a fixed fine\nof $300 for\nthe\nperiod\nbetween 3\nmonths and\n1 year;\n(b) a fixed fine\nof $500 for\neach\nyear\nor part of a\nyear during\nthe\nperiod\nof 1 to 3\nyears; and\n(c) a fixed fine\nof $750 for\neach\nyear\nor part of a\nyear during\nthe\nperiod\nof 3 to 5\nyears.\n\n\u2022 Where 5 years or\nmore has passed\nafter the birth of\nthe child \u2014\n(a) a fixed fine\nof $300 for\nthe\nperiod\nbetween 3\nmonths and\n1 year;\n(b) a fixed fine\nof $500 for\n\nSection 8\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\n\nPage 16\nAct 2 of 2025\nc\n\neach\nyear\nor part of a\nyear during\nthe\nperiod\nof 1 to 3\nyears;\n(c) a fixed fine\nof $750 for\neach\nyear\nor part of a\nyear during\nthe\nperiod\nof 3 to 5\nyears; and\n(d) a fixed fine\nof $1000 for\neach\nyear\nor a part of\na year that\npasses\nafter\nthe\nperiod of 5\nyears,\nup to $10,000.\n\n4.\nSection\n105(1)(c)\nRemaining\nor\nresiding\nin\nthe\nIslands for up to 60\ndays beyond the time\npermitted\nfor\nthe\nperson to remain or\nreside in the Islands.\nIn the case of the first\noffence, a fixed fine\nof $500.\n\nIn the case of the\nsecond\nor\nsubsequent offence,\na fixed fine of $1,000.\n\n\u25a1\n5.\nSection\n105(2A)\nA\nnatural\nperson\nother\nthan\nan\nemployer \u2014\n(a) knowingly\nassisting or\ncausing\na\nperson\nto\nremain\nor\nreside\nin\nthe Islands\nfor up to 60\nIn the case of the first\noffence, a fixed fine\nof $500.\n\nIn the case of the\nsecond\nor\nsubsequent offence,\na fixed fine of $1,000.\n\u25a1\n\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\nSection 8\n\nc\nAct 2 of 2025\nPage 17\n\ndays\nbeyond the\ntime\npermitted\nfor\nthe\nperson\nto\nremain\nin\nthe Islands\nwhere\nthe\nremaining\nor residing\nwould be in\ncontraventi\non of this\nAct;\n\n(b) conniving in\nsuch\nremaining\nor residing\nin\nthe\nIslands; or\n\n(c) wilfully\ndoing\nan\nact\npreparatory\nto\nparagraph\n(a) or (b).\n\n6.\nSection\n105(2A)\nA natural person who\nis an employer \u2014\n(a) knowingly\nassisting or\ncausing\na\nperson\nto\nremain\nor\nreside\nin\nthe Islands\nfor up to 60\ndays\nbeyond the\ntime\npermitted\nIn the case of the first\noffence, a fixed fine\nof $1,000.\n\nIn the case of the\nsecond\nor\nsubsequent offence,\na fixed fine of $2,000.\n\u25a1\n\nSection 8\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\n\nPage 18\nAct 2 of 2025\nc\n\nfor\nthe\nperson\nto\nremain\nin\nthe Islands\nwhere\nthe\nremaining\nor residing\nwould be in\ncontraventi\non of this\nAct;\n\n(b) conniving in\nsuch\nremaining\nor residing\nin\nthe\nIslands; or\n\n(c) wilfully\ndoing\nan\nact\npreparatory\nto\nparagraph\n(a) or (b).\n\n7.\nSection\n105(2A)\nA legal person \u2014\n(a) knowingly\nassisting or\ncausing\na\nperson\nto\nremain\nor\nreside\nin\nthe Islands\nfor up to 60\ndays\nbeyond the\ntime\npermitted\nfor\nthe\nperson\nto\nremain\nin\nthe Islands\nwhere\nthe\nIn the case of the first\noffence, a fixed fine\nof $2,500.\n\nIn the case of the\nsecond\nor\nsubsequent offence,\na fixed fine of $5,000.\n\u25a1\u201d;\n\nCustoms and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2025\nSection 8\n\nc\nAct 2 of 2025\nPage 19\n\nremaining\nor residing\nwould be in\ncontraventi\non of this\nAct;\n\n(b) conniving in\nsuch\nremaining\nor residing\nin\nthe\nIslands; or\n\n(c) wilfully\ndoing\nan\nact\npreparatory\nto\nparagraph\n(a) or (b).\n\n(b) by deleting the words \u201csecond column\u201d and substituting the words \u201cthird\ncolumn\u201d; and\n(c)\nby deleting the words \u201cthird column\u201d and substituting the words \u201cfourth\ncolumn\u201d.\nPassed by the Parliament the 6th day of February, 2025.\nHon. 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