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Law on Competition.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This law governs any activities that prevent, restrict or distort competition, and establishes and determines the authority of the Cambodia Competition Commission in order to encourage fair and honest business relations, increase economic efficiency, encourage new businesses, and help consumers to access high quality, low price, diverse and versatile products and services. The Law applies to all Persons conducting business activities, or supporting business activities, which significantly prevent, restrict or distort competition in a Market in the Kingdom of Cambodia regardless of whether the activities take place inside or outside the territory of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
The Cambodia Competition Commission (CCC) shall be established and led by the Minister of Commerce, with the Directorate General in charge of competition as its implementing body to perform duties and functions in relation to competition issues. Article 9 provides for the activities prohibited if undertaken by a Person with a Dominant Market Position, where such activities have the object or effect of significantly preventing, restricting or distorting competition in a Market. The Law further make provisions, inter alia, for: other unlawful activities which prevent, restrict or distort competition, complaint and investigation procedures, offences and penalties, etc.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No