Section 20

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Minister may, at any time, give directions in writing to a licensed housing developer to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act, and any such directions shall be binding on the licensed housing developer to whom they are made.

Any licensed housing developer who fails or omits to act in accordance with the directions of the Minister under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 and to a further fine not exceeding $500 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction. The housing developer may, in addition to such punishment, be liable to have his licence revoked by the Board.

Licensed housing developer under control of another person to co-operate with that person and Board 21.

Where another person has assumed control of the business of a licensed housing developer in pursuance of section 17(2)(c), the licensed housing developer shall submit his business to the control of that person and shall provide him with such facilities as the Board may require to enable him to carry on that business.

Any licensed housing developer that fails to comply with subsection (1) or with any requirement of the Board is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 and to a further fine not exceeding $500 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction.