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Markets Act (Cap 126).

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
1945 (1975)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment and regulation of markets.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Royalties/fees Food quality control/food safety Inspection Internal trade
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the establishment and regulation of markets, including the examination of produce or articles of food; and fixing the maximum price for food market. The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, establish markets; provide all such matters and things as may be necessary for the convenient use of the market; take stallages, rents, fees and tolls in respect of the use by any person of any market; demolish, reconstruct, abolish, close or move any market; and appoint inspectors of markets.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Markets Regulations 1947.

Legislation | Fiji | 1947 (1963)

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Fish products, Fruits/edible nuts, Internal trade, Meat, Vegetables/legumes, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Non-timber products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX