Consumer Protection Act, 1999.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act provides for the protection of consumers.
The Act prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, false representation and unfair practice which is capable of leading consumers into error. It also provides for unfair contract terms and for offences in relation to these provisions.
The Act provides for guarantees in respect of supply of goods and services and for rights against suppliers and manufacturers in respect of guarantees in the supply of goods and services.
The Act further provides for the establishment of the National Consumer Advisory Council, of the Committee on Advertisement and for the Tribunal for Consumer Claims.
The Act prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, false representation and unfair practice which is capable of leading consumers into error. It also provides for unfair contract terms and for offences in relation to these provisions.
The Act provides for guarantees in respect of supply of goods and services and for rights against suppliers and manufacturers in respect of guarantees in the supply of goods and services.
The Act further provides for the establishment of the National Consumer Advisory Council, of the Committee on Advertisement and for the Tribunal for Consumer Claims.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the protection of consumers, the establishment of the National Consumer Advisory council and the Tribunal for Consumer Claims, and for matters connected therewith.
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 15 November 1999.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No