Fair Trading Commission Act, Cap. 326B.

Pays/Territoire: Barbade
Type du document: Législation
Date: 2002
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet: An Act to provide for the establishment of a Fair Trading Commission to safeguard the interests of consumers, to regulate utility services supplied by service providers, to monitor and investigate the conduct of service providers and business enterprises, to promote and maintain effective competition in the economy, and for related matters.

Sujet: Agriculture et développement rural
Mot clé: Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Législation de base Commerce/industrie/sociétés Responsabilité/indemnisation Mise en application Protection du consommateur Contrat/accord Inspection Institution Commerce intérieur Commerce international Infractions/sanctions Fonds spécial Normes
Aire géographique: Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Petits états insulaires en développement
Entry into force notes: This Act enters into force as of 2nd January, 2001.

Résumé: This Act sets forth provisions on the establishment, organization, duties and authorities of the Fair Trading Commission, as well as funds and financial resources of the Commission. This Act aims at ensuring consumer protection by promoting efficiency and competitiveness amongst and improving the standards of service and the quality of goods and services supplied by. Persons engaged in trade or commerce and consumers shall be informed by the Commission in general regarding its functions and authorities as are set out in this Act, in the Utilities Regulation Act, and in any laws related to consumer protection and fair competition. Furthermore in case of non-compliance with the provisions of this Act or the order of the Commission, this Act sets forth provisions on inspection and investigation procedures, civil liability, offences and penalties.
Texte intégral: Anglais
Site web: www.ftc.gov.bb