Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CAP.261).
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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This Act provides for the protection of consumers against unfair practices.
A consumer who has entered a consumer transaction involving unfair practice may commence an action in court of competent jurisdiction against the supplier. Unfair practices for a supplier, in relation to a consumer transaction are: to do or say anything, or omit to do or say anything, if as a result a consumer might be deceived or misled; make a false claim; take advantage of the consumer; and any other practices specified in Schedule 2.
The Act further provides for: jurisdiction and powers of courts; voluntary compliance agreements; declarations and injunctions; etc.
A consumer who has entered a consumer transaction involving unfair practice may commence an action in court of competent jurisdiction against the supplier. Unfair practices for a supplier, in relation to a consumer transaction are: to do or say anything, or omit to do or say anything, if as a result a consumer might be deceived or misled; make a false claim; take advantage of the consumer; and any other practices specified in Schedule 2.
The Act further provides for: jurisdiction and powers of courts; voluntary compliance agreements; declarations and injunctions; etc.
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Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 1 January 2012.
Notes
The text is a Revised Edition of 2023.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No