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Appointment of Commissioner \par 8. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Commissioner not to hold conflicting office \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6704856 9. Term of office of Commissioner \par 10. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Vacation, removal or suspension of Commissioner from office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6704856 \par 11. Officers and employees \par 12. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Delegation of powers by Commissioner \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6704856 13. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Confidentiality \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6704856 14. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Functions and powers of the Commissioner \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6704856 15. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Money to be appropriated by Parliament for purposes of this Act \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6704856 16. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Annual report }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1142369 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6704856 PART}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6704856 2}{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6704856 MI}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 SLEADING AND DECEPTIVE CONDUCT, \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6704856 FALSE REPRESENTATIONS, AN}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 D }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6704856 UNFAIR PRACTICES} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6704856 \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6704856 Misleading and Deceptive Conduct}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530\charrsid3880530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15103998 17. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Misleading }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15103998 and deceptive conduct generally \par 18. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Misleading and decepti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15103998 ve conduct in relation to goods \par 19. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Misleading and deceptive }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15103998 conduct in relation to services \par 20. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Misleading and deceptive conduct in relation to employment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351 \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15103998 False Representations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15103998 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3163010 21. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 False or misleading representations \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3163010 22. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 False representations and other misleading conduct in relation to land \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3163010 23. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Limited application of sections 17 to 22 of this Act to news media \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3163010 24. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Certain conduct in relation to trade mark}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3163010 s prohibited \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid3163010 Unfair Practices \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1339329 25. Offering gifts and prizes \par 26. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Trading stamp schemes prohibited \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1339329 27. Bait advertising \par 28. Referral selling \par 29. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Demanding or accepting payment without }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542599 intending to supply as ordered \par 30. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15863939 Misleading representations about}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 certain business activities}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542599 \par 31. Harassment and coercion \par 32. Pyramid selling schemes \par 33. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542599 rovi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 sions of this Part of this Act}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542599 \par 34. Importation of goods bearing false trade description}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498\charrsid12870498 PART 3}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498\charrsid12870498 CONSUMER INFORMATION}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid12870498 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498 35. Consumer information standards \par 36. Compliance with consumer information standards \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498\charrsid12870498 PART 4}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498\charrsid12870498 PRODUCT SAFETY \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 37. Product safety standards}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498 \par 38. Complianc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 e with product safety standards}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498 \par 39. Unsafe goods \par 40. Compulsory product recall \par 41. Importat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 ion of certain goods prohibited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15863939\charrsid8152213 PART 5}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498\charrsid8152213 SAFETY OF SERVICES}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498\charrsid15863939 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 42. Meaning of "services"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213 43. Safety s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 tandards in respect of services}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12870498 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213 44. Compliances}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 with services safety standards}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 PART 6 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213\charrsid8152213 ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213\charrsid8152213 Jurisdiction}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530\charrsid3880530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213 45. Jurisdiction of High Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213 46. Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213\charrsid8152213 Offences}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530\charrsid3880530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213\charrsid8152213 47. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213 Contraventions of provisions of Part 2, 3, 4 and 5 an offence \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213\charrsid8152213 Civil Proceedings}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213\charrsid8152213 48. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329851 Injunction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16349567 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid329851 may be granted by Court for contravention o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 f parts 2, 3, 4 and 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8152213 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 49. Order to disclose information or publish advertisement \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 50. Other orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 51. Defences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 \par 52. Conduct by servants or agents \par 53. Finding in proceedings to be evidence \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 PART 7}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734\charrsid10301734 \par MI}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 S}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734\charrsid10301734 CELLANEOUS PROVISIONS \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3880530 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 54. Power to search \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 55. Powers conferred by warrant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 56. Duties relating to warrant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 \par 57. Proceedings }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16740721 privilege}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16190440 58. Repeal of M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 erchandise Marks Act \par 59. Saving of other laws \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3880530 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819674 ______________________________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10301734 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734\charrsid10819674 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10301734 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 2008, No. 22}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16215616 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734\charrsid1723537 An Act to provide for the appointment of a Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, to prohibit}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16740721\charrsid1723537 certain conduct and practices in trade, to provide for the disclosure of con}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1723537\charrsid1723537 duct and practices in trade, to provide for the disclosure of consumer information relating to the supply of goods and services, and to promote safety of products and services}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734\charrsid1723537 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10301734 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15814440 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819674\charrsid10819674 (28 November 2008}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15814440\charrsid10819674 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15814440 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414390\charrsid5983408 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414390 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6304383 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6304383 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16730742\charrsid6304383 1.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16730742\charrsid16136421 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16730742\charrsid5983408 Short}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414390\charrsid5983408 title and commencement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819674 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414390 }{ 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"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 m eans any trade, business, industry, profession, occupation, activity of commerce, or undertaking relating to the supply or acquisition of goods or services or to the disposition or acquisition of any interest in land. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par (2) In this Act, a reference to engaging in conduct shall be read as a reference to doing or refusing to do an act, and includes - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016446 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3016446 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) omitting to do an act; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3016446 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016446 \par }\pard \ql 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11157049 Application of Act to conduct outside the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - This Acts extends to the engaging in conduct outside the Cook Islands by any person resident or carrying on business in the Cook }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12852871 I}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 slands to the extent that such conduct relates to the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 supply of goods or services or the granting of interests in land within the Cook Islands. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11157049 Application of Act to the Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819674\charrsid10819674 } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) Subject to this section, this Act shall bind the Crown in so far as the Crown engages in trade. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) The Crown shall not be liable to be prosecuted for an offence against this Act but in any case where it is alleged that t he Crown has contravened any provision of this Act and that contravention constitutes an offence, the Commissioner or the person directly affected by the contravention may apply to the Court for a declaration that the Crown has contravened that provision; and if the Court is satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the Crown has contravened that provision, it may make a declaration accordingly. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11157049 Application of Act to Crown corporations}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) This Act applies to every body corporate that is an instrument of the Crown in res}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003233 pect of the Government of the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Cook Islands engaged in trade. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) Notwithstanding any enactment or rule of law, proceedings under Part 6 of this Act may be brought against a body corporate }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9767634 referred to in subsection (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 of this section. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11157049 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11157049 PART 1}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049\charrsid11157049 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11157049 OFFICE AND COMMISSIONER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11157049 Office and Commissioner of Consumer Affairs}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - There is established a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 Division of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Ministry to be known}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5849760 O}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 ice of Consumer Affairs.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11157049 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid9987895 Appointment of Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) There shall be appoint ed by the Secretary, a Commissioner for Consumer Affairs. The Commissioner shall be the administrative head of the Office of Consumer Affairs and shall, subject to this Act and any regulations made hereunder, exercise the functions and powers vested in th e Commissioner by this and any other Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) No person shall be appointed as Commissioner other than a person who is of good character, has good communication skills and who has had at least 5 years experience in consumer affairs, commerce or accounting. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid7212949 Commissioner not to hold conflicting office}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - The Commissioner and any other person appointed under section 11 or sectio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 n }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 12(6) shall not be engaged in (whethe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 r as principal or agent) or be employ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5768124 ed in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2170099 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 any other occupation which is incompatible with o r which may give rise to a conflict of interest in the due performance and proper discharge }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3165799 of the Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3165799 s functions and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 powers. \par \par 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid7212949 Term of office of Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 - (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 The Commissioner shall hold office for such term, not exceeding 3 years as the Secretary shall specify in writing but may from}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 time to time be reappointed.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1919471 (2) Except where the office of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Commissioner becomes vacant or the Commission}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10176777 er is removed from office under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 section 10, the Commissioner shall, notwithstanding subsection (1), continue in office until a successor comes into office, notwithstanding that the term of appointment may have expired. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) There shall be paid to the Commissioner such remuneration by way of fees, salary, wages, or allowances as may from time to time be determined by the Secretary. \par \par 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid7212949 Vacation}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 ,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid7212949 removal or suspension of Commissioner from office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) The Commissioner may at any time resign from office by delivering a notice in writing to that effect to the Secretary. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) The Secretary may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner for disability affecting performance of duty, neglect of duty, or misconduct proved to his or her satisfaction. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949\charrsid11737351 If}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 the office of Commissioner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 becomes vacant, the vacancy created shall be filled in accordance with section 7. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid7212949 Officers and employees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) The Commissioner shall be responsible for the appointment and termination of appointment of such persons as are necessary for carrying out the functions of the Commissioner. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) The remuneration and terms and conditions of any person employed under this section, shall be determined by the Commissioner following consultation with the Secretary. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) Any person employed under this section shall, in the performance of that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s duties and functions, be responsible to the Commissioner. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid7212949 Delegation }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949\charrsid7212949 of powers b}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9580002 y}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949\charrsid7212949 Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 - (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 The Commissioner may, from time to time in writing, delegate to any officer or employee of the Office of Consumer Affairs, any of the powers or functions conferred on the Commissioner by this Ac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 t or any other Act, except this power }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 of delegation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) Subj ect to any general or special directions given or conditions imposed by the Commissioner on a person to whom any powers are delegated, that person to whom any powers are so delegated may exercise those powers in the same}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 manner and with the same effect as if they had been conferred directly by this Act and not by delegation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) Every person purporting to act pursuant to any delegation under this section shall be presumed to be acting in accordance with the terms of the delegation in the absence of proof to the contrary. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) A delegation under this section may be revoked at any time. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (5) The delegation of any power by the Commissioner shall not prevent the exercise of that power by the Commissioner. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (6) The Commissioner may, in addition to delegating his or her powers pursuant to this section, contract out to any other persons or organisations of established competence and reputation, any o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12069994 f the functions to be performed}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 by the Commissioner pursuant to section 14, other than any discretionary power vested in the Commissioner under this or any other Act. \par \par 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10819674 Co}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid7212949 nfidentiality}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) The Commissioner; and any person employed by the Commissioner pursuant to section 11, and any person contracted under section 12(6), who, except where permitted under this Act or any other}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15479036 Act, directly or indirectly }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 discloses or uses or permits the use of any information acquired in the course of the performance of their duties, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) A person convicted pursuant to this section shall, in addition to such fine also be liable to forfeit to the Crown any personal gain}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11419469 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 benefit resulting fro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11419469 m the commission of the offence.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par \par 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid7212949 Functions and powers of the Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) The Commissioner shall exercise the fu nctions and powers vested in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7212949\charrsid11737351 Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 by this or any other Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) The Commissioner shall recommend to the Minister legislative, regulatory, administrative, or other action that will promote fair trading, the disclosure of consumer information re lating to the supply of goods and services, and product safety. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) The Commissioner shall - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) make available or co-operate in making available - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) for the guidance of persons engaged in trade and other interested persons, general information with respect to their rights and obligations under this Act; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 (ii) for the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 guidance of consumers, general information with respect to the rights and obligations of pers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12073962 ons under this Act affecting the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 interests of consumers; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) undertake studies and publish reports and information regarding matters affecting }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 the interests of consumers; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) consult with and assist any association or body of persons in developing and promoting the observance of standards of conduct for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the provisions of this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 Money to be appropriated by Parliament for purposes of this Act}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - All fees, salaries, wages, allowances, expenses, and other expenditure payable or incurred under or in the administration of this Act shall be payable out of money to be appropriated by Parliament for the purpose. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 Annual report}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16469981 ) Within 3 months after the 30}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid16469981\charrsid16469981 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 day of June in each year, the Commissioner shall furn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13778310 ish to the Minister a report of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the Commissioner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s operations under this Act during the 12}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 months preceding that dates.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) A copy of the report shall be laid before Parliament by the Minister. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903\charrsid10761903 PART 2}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 \par M}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2783769 I}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 SLEADING AND DECEPTIVE CONDUCT, \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 FALSE REPRESENTATIONS, \par AND UNFAIR PRACTICES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15666162 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 Misleading and Deceptive Conduct}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3624775 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15666162\charrsid15666162 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 Misleading and deceptive conduct generally}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - No person shall, in trade, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or is likely to mislead or deceive. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 Misleading and deceptive conduct in relation to goods}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - No person shall, in trade, engage in, conduct that is liable to mislead or deceive the public as to the nature, manufacturing process, characteristics, suitability for a purpose, or quantity of goods. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 Misleading and deceptive conduct in relation to services}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - No person shall, in trade, engage in conduct that is liable to mislead or deceive the public as to the nature, characteristics, suitability for a purpose, or quantity of services. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 Misleading and deceptive conduct in relation to e}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903\charrsid10761903 m}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 ployment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - No person shall, in relation to employment that is, or is to be, or may be offered by that person or any other person, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive, or is likely to mislead or deceive, as to the availability, nature, terms or condit ions, or any other matter relating to that employment. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 False Representations \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10761903 False or misleading representations}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - No person shall, in trade, in connection with the supply or possible supply of goods or services or with the promotion by any means of the supply or use of goods or services, make }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \endash \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 a false or misleadin}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 g representation that goods are of a particular }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 kind, standard, quality, grade, quantity, composition, style, or model, or have had a particular history or particular previous use; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) a false or misleading representation that services are of a particular kind, standard, quality, or quantity, or that they are supplied by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 any particular person or by any }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 person of a particular}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 trade, qualification, or skill; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) make a false or mis leading representation that a particular person has agreed to acquire goods or services; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d) make a false or misleading representation that goods are new, or that they are reconditioned, or that they were manufactured, produced, processed, or rec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2062513 onditioned at a particular time;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (e) make a false or misleading representation that goods or services have any sponsorship, approval, endorsement, performance characteristics, accessories, uses, or be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 efits; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (f) make a false or misleading representation that a person has any sponsorship, approval, endorsement, or affiliation; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (g) make a false}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 or misleading representations }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 with respect to the price of any goods or services; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid8535596 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903\charrsid8535596 h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid8535596 ) make a false or misleading representation concerning the need for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903\charrsid8535596 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid8535596 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903\charrsid8535596 ny goods or services; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) make a false or misleading representation concerning the existence, exclusion, or effect of any condition, warranty, guarantee, right, or remedy; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (j}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 )}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 make a false or misleading representation concerning the place of origin of goods. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903\charrsid10761903 False representations and other misleading conduct in relation to land}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 - }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (1) No person shall, in trade, in connection with the sale or grant or possible sale or grant of an interest in land or with the promotion by any means of the sale or grant of an interest in land - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) falsely represent that a person has any sponsorship, approval, endorsement, or affiliation; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761903 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) make a false or misleading representation conce rning the nature of the interest in the land, the price payable for the land, the location of the land, the characteristics of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 land, the use to which the land is capable of being put or may lawfully be put, or the existence or availability of access to and from or any facilities associated with the land. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761903 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) No person shall use physical force, harassment, or coercion in connection with the sale or grant or possible sale or grant of an interest in land, or the payment for an interest in land.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3569067\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) 1n this section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 interest}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 , in relation to land, means a legal or equitable estate or interest in the land; and includes - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3569067 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3569067 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) a right of occupancy of the land, or of a building or pact of a building erected on the land, arising by virtue of the holding of shares, or by virtue of a contract to purchase shares, in a company that owns the land or building; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3569067 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3569067 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3569067 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) a right, power, or privilege, over, or in connection with, the land. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3569067 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10180892 Limited application of sections 17 to 22 of this Act to news media}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) Nothing in sections 17 to 22 of this Act applies to the publication of any information or matter in a newspaper by the publisher of that newspaper, not being - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) the publication of an advertisement; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the publication of any information or matter relating to the supply or possible supply or the promotion of the supply or use of goods or services or the sale or grant or the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 possible sale or grant or the promotion of the sale or grant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 of an interest in land by - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) that publisher or, where that publisher is a body corporate, by any interconnected body corporate; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 (ii) any person who is a party to any contract, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 arra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 ngement, or understanding with this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 publisher relating to the content, nature or tenor of the information or matter. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10819674 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892\charrsid10819674 2) Nothing in sections 17 to 22 of this }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10819674 Act applies to the broadcasting of any information or matter by a broadc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414\charrsid10819674 asting body, not being -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10819674 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892\charrsid10819674 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1794818 (a) the broadcasting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10819674 of an advertisement; or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the broadcasting of any information or matter relating to the supply or possible supply or the promotion of the supply or use of goods or services or the sale or grant or the possible sale or grant or the promotion of the sale or grant of a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819674 n interest in land by -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) that broadcasting body, or where that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 broadcasting body is a body corporate, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 by any interconnected}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 body corporate; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (ii) any person who is a party to any contract, arrangement, or understand}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 ing with that broadcasting body}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 relating to the content, nature or tenor of the information or matter. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) For }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10819674 purposes of this section -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 (a) the expression}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 broadcasting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 has the same meaning as it has in section 2 of the Broadcasting Act 1989;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 newspaper}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 means any periodical publication that is published (whether in the Cook Islands o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 r elsewhere) at intervals not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 exceeding 40 days; or any copy of any newspaper so defined; and every, publication that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 at any time accompanies and is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 distributed along with any newspaper shall be deemed to form part of that newspaper; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 publisher}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 , in relation to a newspaper, means its proprietor; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d) any 2 or more bodies corporate are to be treated as interconnected if one of them is a body corporate of which}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 the other is a subsidiary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 (within}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 the meaning of section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 158 of the Companies Act 1955 as applied by the Companies Act 1970-71), or if both of them are}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 subsidiaries (within the meaning of that section) of one and the same body corporate; and }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 interconnected body corporate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 shall be construed accordingly. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10180892 Certain conduct in relation to trade marks prohibited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 - (1) No person shall}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 in trade - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) forge any trade }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ark; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) falsely apply to any goods any trade mark or sign so nearly resembling a trade mark as to be like}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 ly to mislead or deceive; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10180892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) falsely use in relation to the provision of services any trade mark or sign so nearly resembling a trade mark as to be likely to mislead or deceive. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) For the purposes of this section a person shall be deemed to forge a trade mark if that person - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9846440 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) without the c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 o}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 nsent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the proprietor of the trade mark, intentionally makes that trade mark or a sign so nearly resembling that trade mark as to be likely to mislead or deceive; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9846440 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10180892 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9846440 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) intentionally falsifies any genuine trade mark, whether by alteration, effacement or otherwise. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) For the purposes of this Part of this Act - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9846440 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Sign}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 includes - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9846440 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 brand, colour, device, heading, label, letter, name, numeral, signature, smell, sound, taste, ticket, or word; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9846440 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 any combination of signs; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9846440 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Trade mark}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 means a trade mark within the meaning of the Trade Marks Act 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 9}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 53; and includes - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) in the case of goods, any sign used upon or in connection with the goods for the purpose of indicating that they are }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \endash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) goods of the proprietor of the sign by virtue of manufacture, selection, certification, dealing with, or offering to supply; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (ii) goods of a member of a body of persons that is the proprietor of the sign; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (iii) goods certified by the proprietor of the sign in respect of origin, material, mode of manufacture, quality, accuracy, or other characteristic; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) in the case of services, any sign used in connection with the provision of the services for the purpose of indicating that they are - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) services of the proprietor of the sign; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2626414 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (ii) services of a member of a body of persons that is the proprietor of the sign. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9846440 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9846440 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid9139057 Unfair Practices \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057\charrsid9139057 Offering}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid9139057 gifts and prizes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - No person shall, - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) in connection with the supply or possible supply of goods or services or with the promotion by any means o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 f the supply or use of goods or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 services; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) in connection with the sale or grant or the possible sale or g}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 rant of an interest in land or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 with the promotion by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7100870 any means of the sale or grant o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 f an interest in land,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3624775 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 offer gifts, prizes, or other free items with the intention of not providing them or of not providing them as offered. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid9139057 Trading stamp schemes }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057\charrsid9139057 p}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid9139057 rohibited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) No person shall, in trade, supply or arrange for the supply of any trading stamp, either di}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ectly or indirectly to any manufacturer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 ,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 packer, importer, distributor, or seller of goods or supplier of services. \par \par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 In this section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 trading stamp}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 means any coupon, stamp, token, cover, package, d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 ocument or thing -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 that is supplied or intended to }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 be supplied in connection with the sale of goods or services or for the purpose of promoting the sale of goods or services; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) that is redeemable by a person who is not the manufacturer, packer, importer, or seller of goods or supplier of services in connection with which it is supplied; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) that entitles the holder on redemption to money, goods or services or qualifies the holder on redemption to receive money, goods or services. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid9139057 Bait advertising}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) No person shall, in trade, advertise for supply at a specified price goods or services which that person - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) does not intend to offer for supply; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) does not have reas}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7100870 onable grounds for believing can}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 be supplied by that person at that price for a period that is, and in quantities that a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 re, reasonable having regard to the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 nature of the market in which the person caries on business and the nature of the advertisement. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) Any person w ho has advertised goods or services for supply at a specified price shall offer such goods or services for supply at that price for a period that is, and in quantities that are, reasonable having regard to the nature of the market in which the person cari es on business and the nature of the advertisement. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) In a prosecution of any person, in relation to a failure to offer goods or services to a person (in this subsection referred to as the customer) in accordance with subsection (2), it is a defence if the person proves that - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) he or she offered to supply, or to procure another person to supply, goods or services of the kind advertised to the customer within a reasonable time, in a reasonable quantity, and at the advertised price, and where the offer was accepted by the customer, the person has so supplied or procured another person to supply the goods or services; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9139057 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) he or she offered to supply immediately, or to procure another person to supply within a reasonable time, equivalent goods or services, to the customer in a reasonable quantity and at t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9139057 he price at which the first-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 mentioned goods or services were advertised, and, where the offer was accepted by the customer, the person has so supplied, or procured another person to supply, such equivalent goods or services. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13249083 Referral selling}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) Subject to subsectio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2), no person shall induce another person to acquire goods or services by representing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 that the person acquiring }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the go}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 ods or services will, after the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 contract for the acquisition of the goods or services is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 made, receive a rebate, commission, or other benefit in return for giving that person the names of prospective customers or otherwise assisting that person to supply goods or services to other users or consumers , if receipt of the rebate, commission, or other benefit is contingent on an event occurring after that contract is made. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section applies to the acquisition of goods for re-supply. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11676747 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11676747 Demanding or acce}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid11676747 p}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11676747 ting pa}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid11676747 y}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11676747 me}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid11676747 n}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11676747 t}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid11676747 without intending to supply as }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11676747 ordered}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11676747 - No person shall demand or accept payment or other consideration for goods or services, if at the time of the demand or acceptance that person - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid11036105 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13249083 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) does not intend to supply the goods or services; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13249083 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13249083 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) intends to supply goods or services materially different from the goods or services in respect of which the payment or other consideration is demanded or accepted; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13249083 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13249083 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) does not have reasonable grounds to believe that that person will be able to suppl}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 y the goods or services within any specified period}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or if no period is specified, within a reasonable time. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13249083 Misleading representations about certain busi}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid13249083 ness activities}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 - (1) No person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 shall make a representation that is false or misleading in a material particular concerning the profitability or risk or any other material aspect of any business activity}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 that that person represents as one that can be, or can be to a substantial extent, carried on at or from a person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s place of residence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid12455890 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid12455890 (2) No person who invites, whether by advertisement or otherwise, persons to engage or participate, or to offer or apply to engage or participate, in a business activity requiring - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid12455890 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13249083 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid12455890 (a) the performance by the persons concerned of work; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13249083 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid12455890 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13249083 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid12455890 (b) the investment of money by the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid12455890 persons concerned }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid12455890 and the performance by them of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid12455890 work associated with the investment, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13249083\charrsid12455890 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 shall make, with respect to the profitability or risk or any other material aspect of the business activity, a representation that is false or misleading in a material particular. \par \par 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6501897 Harassment and coercion}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - No person shall use physical force or harassment or coercio}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6501897 n in connection with the supply or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 possible supply of goods or services or the payment for goods or services. \par \par 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6501897 Pyramid selling schemes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) No perso}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6501897 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6501897 ll promote or operate }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 a pyramid selling scheme. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6501897 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) For the purposes of this section, the term }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 pyramid selling scheme}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6501897 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 means - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) A scheme - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6501897 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) that provides for the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 supply }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 of goods or services or both for reward; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 (ii) that, to many p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 articipants in the scheme, constitutes pri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 rily an opportunity to sell an }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 investment }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 opportunity }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 rat}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 her than an opportunity}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 to supply goods or services; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (iii) that is or is likely to be unfair to many of the par}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 ticipants in the scheme in that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (A) the financial rewards of many of those participants are dependent on the recruitment of additional participants (whether or not at successively lower levels); and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (B) the number of additional participants in the scheme that must be recr uited to produce reasonable fi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 nancial rewards to participants}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 in the scheme is not attainable or is not likely to be attainable by many of the participants in the scheme; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) a scheme of the type commonly known as a chain letter sche}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 me (whether or not it provides for the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 supply of goods or serv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 ices or both) that is likely to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 be unfair to many of the participants in the scheme, in that - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the financial rewards of many of those participants are dependent on the recruitment of additional participants; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (ii) the number of additional participan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741836 ts in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 scheme that must be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 recruited to produce reasonable financial rewards to participants in the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 scheme is not attainable or is not likely to be attainable}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 by many of the participants in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 scheme.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11615561 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11615561 Provisions of this Part of this Act not limited by reference to other prov}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023\charrsid11615561 isions of this Part of this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023\charrsid11615561 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11615561 - No provision of this Part of this Act limits or affects any other provision of this Part of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870\charrsid944870 Importation of goods}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid944870 beari}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870\charrsid944870 ng false trade description}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 - (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 This section applies to any goods to which a false trade description is applied. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) All goods to which this section applies shall not be imported into the Cook Islands, and shall be deemed to be included among goods prohibited to be imp orted under section 46 of the Customs Act 1913, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 d the provisions of tha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 t Act shall apply to such goods }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 accordingly. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) In this section, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 false trade description}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "'}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 means any representation which if made in connection with the supply or possible supply o f goods or with the promotion by any means of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 he supply or use of goods would constitute}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 a contravention o}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11615561 section 21(a),}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414\charrsid11615561 (d) or (l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870\charrsid11615561 ) of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) For the purpo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 ses of subsection (1) of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 this section, a false trade description shall be deemed to be applied to goods if - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) it is woven in, impressed on, worked into, or annexed or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 affixed to the goods; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid944870 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 b) it is applied to a covering label}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 reel, or thing in or with }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 which the goods are supplied.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944870 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (5) For the purposes of this section, a tr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 ademark is not a representation.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1507901 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid1507901 PART 3}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901\charrsid1507901 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid1507901 CONSUMER INFORMATION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid1507901 Consumer information standards}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) The Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s Representative acting upon the recommendation of the Minister may, from time to time by Order in Executive Council, make regulations prescribing, in respect of goods or services of any description}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or any class or classes of goods or services, a consumer information standard or two or more consumer information standards relating to all or any of the following matters }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1507901 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) the disclosure of information relating to the kind, grade, quantity, origin, performance, care, composition, contents, design, construction, use, price, finish, packaging, promotion, or supply of the goods or services; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1507901 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1507901 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the form and manner in which that information must be disclosed on or in relation to, or in connection with, the s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1794818 upply or re-supply, or possible}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 supply or re-supply, or promotion of the supply of the goods or services. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) The Minister must not make a recommendation under this section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 unless - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1507901 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) the Minister has consulted with such persons or representatives of such persons as the Minister considers will be substantially affected by any Order in Executive Council made in accordanc e with the recommendation and those persons have had a reasonable opportunity to comment to the Minister; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1507901 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1507901 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the Minister has considered all such comments. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1507901 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not affect the validity of any Order in Council made under subsection (1). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15299469 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) No Order in Executive Council may be made under this section in respect of any medicine or related product, except in relation to the price of the medicine or related product. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15299469 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15299469 Compliance with consumer information standards}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) If a consumer information standard in respect of goods or services relates to a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 matter specified in section 35(1}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ), a person must not supply, or offer to supply, or advertise to supply those goods or services unless that person complies with that consumer information standard. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) If two or more consumer information standards in respect of goods or services relate to a matter specified in section 35(1), a person must not supply, or offer to supply, or adv ertise to supply those goods or servic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 e unl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ess that person complies with one of those consumer information standards. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) Nothing in subsection (1) or subsection (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 applies to goods that are intended for use outside the Cook Islands if there is applied to the goods - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2583749 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) a statement that the goods are for export only; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2583749 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2583749 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) a statement indicating, by the use of words authorised by regulations made under this section, that the goods are i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776860 ntended to be used outside the C}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ook Islands,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3624775 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 and it must b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 e }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 presum ed for the purposes of this section, unless the contrary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3624775 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 is established, that the goods so identified are inte}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 nded to be so used.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583749 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) For the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10710443 purposes of subsection (3), a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 statement i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10710443 s deemed to be applied to goods }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 if the statement is - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10710443 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10710443 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) woven in, impressed on, worked into, or annexed or affixed to the goods; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10710443 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10710443 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10710443 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) applied to a covering, label, reel, or thing in or with which the goads are supplied. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10710443 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10710443 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10710443 PART 4}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10710443\charrsid10710443 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10710443 PRODUCT SAFETY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10710443 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid10969852 Product safety standards}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) The Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s Representative on the rec ommendation of the Minister may from time to time by Order in Executive Council, make regulations in respect of goods of any description or a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10969852 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 y class or classes of goods, prescribing for the purpose of preventing or reducing the risk of injury to any perso n, a product safety standard or 2 or more product safety standards relating to all or any of the following matters - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10969852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10969852 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10969852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) the performance, composition, content, manufacture, processing, design, construction, finish or packaging of the goods; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10969852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10969852 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10969852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the testing of the goods during or after manufacture or processing; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10969852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10969852 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10969852 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) the form and content of markings, warnings, or instructions to accompany the goods. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10969852 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) The Minister must not make a recommendation under this section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795443 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 unless - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795443 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5795443 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) the Minister has consulted with such persons or representatives of such persons as the Minister considers will be substantially affected by any Order in Executive Council made in accordance with the recommendation and those persons have had a reasonable opportunity to co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795443 mment to the Minister; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5795443 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795443 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5795443 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the Minister has}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795443 considered any such comments.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795443 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not affect the validity of any Order in Executive Council made under subsection (1). \par \par 38}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1932916 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 Compliance with product safety}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid1932916 standards}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1932916 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (1) If a product safety standard in respect of goods relates to a matter specified in section 37(1), a person must not supply, or offer to supply, or advertise to supply those goods unless that person complies with that product safety standard. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1932916 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1932916 ) If two or more product safety}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1932916 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 tandar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1932916 d}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1932916 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 re}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1932916 spe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ct of goods relate to a matter specified in section 3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 7(1), a person must not supply }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or offer to supply, or advertise to supply those goods unless that person complies with one of those product safety standards. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) Nothing in subs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 ection (1) or subsection (2) applies to goods that are }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 intended for use outside the Cook Islands if there is applied to the goods - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) a statement that the goods are for export only; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) a statement indicating, by the use of words-au}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 thorised by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 regulations made under t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 is section, that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 the goods are}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 intended to be used outside the Cook Islands,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1794818 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 and it must be presumed for the purposes of this section, unless the contrary is established, that the goods so identified are intended to be so used. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) For the purposes of subsection (3), a statement is deemed to be applied to goods if the statement is - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) woven in, impressed on, worked into, or annexed or affixed to the goods; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) applied to a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 covering, label, reel, or thing in or with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 which the goods are supplied. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid14044794 Unsafe goods}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) Where it appears to the Minister that goods of any description or any class or classes of goods will or may cause injury to any person, the Minister tray, by notice in the Gazette, declare the goods to be unsafe goods. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) A notice made pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall, unless previously revoked by the Minister by notice in the Gazette, remain in force for 18 months after the da te of publication of the notice in the Gazette. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par (3) Where - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) a period of 18 months has elapsed after the date of publication of a notice in the Gazette pursuant to subsection (1) of this section declaring goods to be unsafe goods; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14044794 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) a product safety standard has not been prescribed pursuant to section 37 in respect of the goods,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776860 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13776860 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776860 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, prohibit the supply of the goods indefinitely or for such period as may be specified in the notice. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044794 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) A notice made pursuant to subsection (3) may be amended or revoked at any time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (5) No person shall supply, or offer to supply, or advertise to supply,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 goods}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) in respect of which there is in force a notice declaring the goods to be unsafe goods; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) in respect of which there is in force a notice under subsection (3) of this section. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par 40. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384\charrsid8413384 Compulsory }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid8413384 product recall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 - (1) Where a }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 person (in this section referred to as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the supplier}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ) has in trade supplied goods which - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) do not comply with a product safety standard prescribed in respect of the goods; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 (b) are goods of a kind which}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 will or may cause injury to any person, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 and the supplier has not recalled the goods or taken satisfactory action to recall the goods, th e Minister may, by notice to the supplier, require the supplier to take the action specified in subsection (3). \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Where a person (in this section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 referred to as }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 the supplier}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13776860 ")}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 has in trade supplied goods which are goods of a kind in relation to which t here is in force a notice under sub-section (1) or (3) of section 39, and the supplier has not recalled the goods or taken satisfacto}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 r}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 y action to recall the goods, the Minister may by notice to the supplier require the supplier to take the action specified in subsection (3). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), the Minister may require the supplier, in a ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 nn}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 r and within a period specified,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 and at the supplier}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s own expense, to do all or any of the following - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) recall the goods; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) disclose to the public information relating to - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) the characteristics of the goods which render them unsafe; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (ii) the circumstances in which use of the goods is unsafe; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (iii) any other matters relating to the goods or the use of the goods as may be specified; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8413384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 (c) repair or replace the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 goods or refund to any person to whom the goods were supplied or re-supplied the price paid for the goods or any lesser amount as may be reasonable having regard to the use that person has had of the goods. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413384 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) Where a notice is given to a supplier under subsection (1) or subsection (2), that supplier sh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 all comply in all respects with }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the notice. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7084351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (5) Where a notice is given to a supplier under subsection (1) or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 subsection (2) that supplier shall not, in trade - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7084351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7084351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) where the notice identifies a defect in, or a dangerous characteristic of the goods, supply goods of a kind to which the notice relates which contain that defect or have that characteristic; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7084351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7084351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7084351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) in any other }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7084351 case, supply goods of a kind to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 which the notice relates. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15810612 Importation of certain goods prohibited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 All goods the supply of which}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 would constitute a contravention of this Part of this Act shall not be imported into the Cook Islands and shall be deemed to be included among goods prohi bited to be imported under section 46 of the Customs Act 1913 and the provisions of that Act shall apply to such goods accordingly. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15810612 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 PART 5}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612\charrsid15810612 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15810612 SAFETY OF SERVICES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 42}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612\charrsid15810612 Meaning of }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612\charrsid15810612 services}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 F}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or the purposes of this Part of this Act }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 services}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 means the performance of work by way of - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15810612 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) the maintenance, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11615561 rep}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11615561 ai}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11615561 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11615561 ,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 treatment, processing, installation, assembly, cleaning or alteration of goods; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15810612 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15810612 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the construction, maintenance, repair, cleaning or alteration of any building or other fixture on land or a pubic or private road; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15810612 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15810612 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) the development of land; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15810612 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15810612 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15810612 ) the transportation of goods.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200905 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200905\charrsid16200905 Safety standards in respect }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid16200905 of services}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200905 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) The Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s Representative on the recommendation of the Minister may from time to time by Order in Executive Council, make regulations in respect of services of any description or any class or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200905 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 classes of services, prescribing for the purpose of preventing or reducing the risk of injury to any person, a services safe ty standard or two or more services safety standards relating to the performance of those services. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16200905 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) The Minister must not make a recommendation under this section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 unless - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) the Minister has consult ed with such persons or representatives of such persons as the Minister considers will be substantially affected by any Order in Executive}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Council made in accordance with the recommenda}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1794818 tion and those persons have had }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 a reasonable opportunity to comment to the Minister; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the Minister has considered any such comments. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not affect the validity of any Order in Executive Council made under this section. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6634485 Compliance with services safety standards}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) If a services safety standard in respect of services is prescribed under section 43(1), a person must not supply, or offer to supply, or advertise to supply those services unless that person complies with that services safety standard. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) If two or more services safety standards in respect of services are prescribed under section 43(1), a person must not supply, or offer to supply, or advertise to supply those services un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 less that person complies with 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 of those services safety standards. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6634485 PART 6}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485\charrsid6634485 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6634485 ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6634485 Jurisdiction \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6634485 Jurisdiction of High Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - In accordance with this Part of this Act, the High Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the following matters - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) criminal proceedings for offences against section 47 of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) applications for injunctions under section 48 of this Act; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6634485 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) applications for orders under sections 49 and 50 of this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634485 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6634485 Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - A Justice of the Peace shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine applications for orders under section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid1659015 5}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1659015\charrsid1659015 0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid1659015 (2)(c) to (f) of this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6966181 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6966181 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6966181 Offences \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6966181 47. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6966181\charrsid6966181 Contraventions of provisions of Parts 2, 3,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6966181\charrsid6966181 4,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid6966181 and 5 an offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of Part 2 (except sections 17, 22(2) and 31), or of Parts 3, 4 or 5 of this Act, commits an offence and is liable on conviction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6966181 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) in the case of a person other than a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $10,000; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $20,000. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) Proceedings under this section may be commenced at any time within 2 years after the matter giving rise to the contravention arose. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 Civil Proceedings \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 48. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 Injunctions ma}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316\charrsid796316 y}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 be }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316\charrsid796316 gr}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 anted b}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316\charrsid796316 y}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 Court for }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316\charrsid796316 c}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 ontrave}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316\charrsid796316 n}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 tion of Parts 2}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1461943 ,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 3}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1461943 ,}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid796316 4 and 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 - (1) The Court }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 may, on the application of the Commissioner or any other interested person, grant an injunction restraining a person from engaging in conduct that constitutes or would constitute any of the following - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) a contravention of any of the provisions of Parts 2, 3, 4 or 5 of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) any attempt to contravene such a provision; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) aiding, abetting, counselling, or procuring any other person to contravene such a provision; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d) inducing, or attempting to induce, any other person, whether by threats, promises or otherwise, to contravene such a provision; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (e) being in any way direc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 tly or indirectly, knowingly}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 concerned in, or party to,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 the contravention by any other}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 person of such a provision; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (f) conspiring with any other person to contravene such a provision. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) The Court may at any time rescind or vary an injunction granted under this section. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid8261490 (3) Where an application is made to the Court under this section for the grant of an injunction restraining a person from engaging in conduct of a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316\charrsid8261490 particular kind the Court may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1659015\charrsid8261490 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316\charrsid8261490 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid8261490 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) if it is satisfied that the person has engaged in conduct of that kind, grant an injunction restraining the person from engaging in conduct of that kind; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) if in the opinion of the Court it is desirable to do so, grant an interim injunction restraining the person from engaging in conduct of that kind, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 whether or not it appears to the Court that the person intends to engage again, or to continue to engage, in conduct of that kind. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) Where an ap}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 plication is made to the Court }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 under this section for the grant of an injunction restraining a person from engaging in conduct of a particular kind, the Court may, - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) if it ap}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 pears to the Court that, in the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 event that an in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 junction is not granted, it, is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 likely, that the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 will engage in conduct of that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 kind, grant an injunction}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 restraining the person from engaging in conduct of that kind; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid796316 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) if in the opinion of the Court it is desirable to do so, gr ant an interim injunction restraining the person from engaging in conduct of that kind, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 whether or not the person has previously engaged in conduct of that kind and whether or not there is an imminent danger of substantial damage to any person if the first}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 mentioned person engages in conduct of that kind. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid796316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 49. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15803845 Order to disclose information or publish advertisement}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - Where, on the application of the Commission, the Court is satisfied that a person has engaged in conduct constituting a contravention of any o f the provisions of Parts 2 to 5 of this Act,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the Court may (whether or not that person has previously engaged in such conduct), make either or both of the following orders - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) an order requiring that person, or any other person involved in the contrave ntion, to disclose, at that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s own expense, to the public, or to a particular person or to}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1461943 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 persons included in a particular class of persons, in such manner as is specified in the order, such information, or information of such a kind, as is so speci fied, being information that is in the possession of the person to whom the order is directed or to which that person has access; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 order requiring that person, or any other }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 person involved in the contravention, to publish, at that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s own expen se, in such manner and at such times as are specified in the order, corrective statements the terms of which are specified in, or are to be determined in accordance with, the order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 50. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15803845 Other orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) Where, in any proceedings under this Part of this Act, or on the application of any person, the Court finds that a person, whether or not that person is a party to the proceedings, has suffered, or is likely to suffer, loss or damage by conduct of any other person that constitutes or would constitute - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) a contravention of any of the provisions of Parts 2 to 5 of this Act; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) aiding, abetting, counselling, or procuring the contrav}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 ention }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845\charrsid1659015 of such a provision;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1659015 or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 inducing by threats, promises}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or otherwise the contravention of such a provision; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d) bei}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 ng in any way directly, or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 indirectly knowingly concerned in, or party to, the contravention of such a provision; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (e) conspiring with any other person in the contravention of such a provision - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par the Court may (whether or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 not it grants an injunction on makes any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 other order under this Part of this Act) make al}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 l or any of the orders referred to in subsection (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 section.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) For the purposes o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 subsection (1) of this section, the Court may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 make the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 following orders - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) a n order declaring the whole or any part of a contract made between the person who suffered, or is likely to suffer, the loss or damage aid the person who engaged in the conduct referred to in subsection (1) of this section or of a collateral arrangement r elating to such a contract, to be void and, if the Court thinks fit, to have been void }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid8261490 ab initio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or at all times on and after such date, before the date on which the order is made}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1461943 , as is specified in the order;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) an order varying such a contract or arran gement in such manner as is specified in the order and, if the Court thinks fit, declaring the contract or arrangement to have had effect as so varied on and after such date, before the date on which the order is made, as is so specified; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) an order dir ecting the person who engaged in the conduct, referred to in subsection (1) of this section to refund money or return property to the person who suffered the loss or damage; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d) an order directing the person who engaged in the conduct, referred to in subs ection (1) of this section to pay to the person who suffered the loss or damage the amount of the loss or damage; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (e) an order directing the person who engaged in the conduct, referred to in subsection (1) of this section at that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s own expense, to repair, or provide parts for, goods that had been supplied by the person who engaged in the conduct to the person who suffered, or is likely to suffer, the loss or damage; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 )}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 an order directing the person who engaged in the conduct, referred to in subsection (1) of this section at that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s own expense, to supply specified services to the person who suffered, or is likely }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 to suffer, the loss or damage.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 n the exercise of jurisdiction under this section a Justice of the Peace}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 shall not - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 ake an order under subsection }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2)(c) of this section directing a person to refund money or return property where the a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ount of money or the value of the property exceeds $5,000; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) make an order under subsection (2)(d) of this section requiring a person to pay an amount exceeding $5,000;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8261490 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) make an o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 rder under subsection (2)(e) of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 this section directing a person to repair goods or provide parts for goods where the value of the work required to repair the good}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 s, or the value of the parts as the case may be exceeds $5,000;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 make an order under subsection}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2)(f) of this section directing a person to supply services where the value of the services exceeds $5,000. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) An application under subsection (1) may be made at any time within 3 years after the date on which the loss or damage, or the likelihood of lo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 ss or damage, was discovered or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ought reasonably to have been discovered. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (5) An order made under subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section shall not prevent proceedings being instituted or commenced under this Part of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (6) Nothing in this section limits or affects the Illegal Contracts Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 1987. \par \par 51. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15803845 Defences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) Subject to this section, it is a defence to a prosecution for a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 offence against section 47 of this Act if the defendant proves - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) that the contravention was due to a reasonable mistake; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) that the contravention was due to reasonable reliance on information supplied by another person; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5835027 (c) that -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the contravention was due to the Act or default of another person, or to an accident or to some other cause beyond the defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s control; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (ii) the defendant took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the contra}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 vention.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) For the pu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 rposes of subsection (1)(b) and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) the term }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 nother person}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 does not include}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) a servant or agent of the defendant; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15803845 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) where the defendant is a body corporate, a director, servan}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 t or agent of the defendant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) A defendant is not, without the leave of the High Court, entitled to rely on the defence provid}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 ed by subsection (1)(b) of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 section that the contravention was due to reasonable reliance on information supplied by another person, or by}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 subsection (1)(c)(i) of this section that the contravention was due to the Act or default of another person, unless the defendant has, not later than 14 days before the d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 ate on which the hearing of the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 proceedings commences, served on the informant and filed in the Court, a notice in writing identifying that person. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803845 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against section 47, or to any other proceedings under this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 Part of this Act in relation to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 a contravention of a provision of this Act co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 mm}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 itted by the publication of an adverti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 sement, if the defendant proves}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223867 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1857828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) that the defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s business is publishing or arranging for the publication of advertisements; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1857828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1857828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) that the defendant received the advertisement, or the information contained in the advertisement, as the case may be, in the ordinary course of that business and did not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 know and had no reason to suspect that the publication of the advertisement or the publication of the advertisement containing that information, as the case may be, would constitute a contravention of the provision. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (5) Subject to subsect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 ion (6) of this section, it is a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 defence to a prosecution for an offence against section 47 of thi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 s Act,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or to any other proceedings under this Part of this Act, in relation to a contravention of section 35 of this Act, if the defendant proves - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1857828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) that the goods to which the proceedings relate wer}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 e acquired by the defendant for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the purpose of re-supply from a person (not being an agent of a person outside the Cook Islands) who carried on in the Cook Islands the business of supplying such goods; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1857828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1857828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) that the defendant did not know, and could not with reasonable diligence have ascertained, that the goods did not comply with the consumer information standard or that the defendant had not complied with that standard in relation to the goods, as the case may be, or that the defendant relied in good faith on a representation by the person from whom the defendant acquired the goods that a consumer information standard had not been prescribed for those goods. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1857828 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (6) A defendant is not, without the leave of the Court, entitled to rely on any defence provided by subsection (5) unless the defendant has, not later than 14 days before the date on which the hearing of the proceedings commences, filed in the Coma and se rved, in the case of proceedings for an offence, on the informant, and in the ca}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 se of any other proceedings, on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the person commencing those proceedings, a notice in writing identifying the person by whom the goods were supplied. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 52. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 Conduct by servants or agents}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) Where, in proceedings under this Part of this Act in respect of any conduct engaged in by a body corporate, being conduct in relation to which any of the provisions of this Act applies, it is necessary to establish the s tate of mind of the body corporate, it is sufficient t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 o show that a director, servant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 or agent of the body corporate, acting within the scope of that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s actual or apparent authority, had that state of mind. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) Any conduct engaged in on behalf of a body corporate - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) by a director, servant, or agent of the body corporate, acting within the scope of that person }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s actual or apparent authority; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) by any other person at the direction or with the consent or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 agreement (whether express or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 implied) of a director, servant, or agent of the body corporate, given within the scope of the actual or apparent,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 authority of the director, servant or agent,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 shall be deemed, for the purposes of this Act, to have been engaged in also by the body corporate. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) W here, in a proceeding under this Part of this Act in respect of any conduct engaged in by a person other than a body corporate, being conduct in relation to which a provision of this Act applies, it is necessary to establish the state of mind of the perso n, it is sufficient to show that a servant or agent of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 erson, acting within the scope of that person}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s actual or apparent authority, had that state of mind. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) Any conduct engaged in on behalf of a person other than a body}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 corporate - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) by a servant or ag}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16277847 ent of the person acting within }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 the scope of that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s actual or apparent authority; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) by any other person at the direction or with the consent or agreement (whether express or implied) of a servant or agent of the f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 rst-mentioned person, given within the scope }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 f the actual or apparent authority of the servant or agent, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 shall be deemed, for the purposes of this Act, to have been engaged in also by the first}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 mentioned person. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (5) A reference in this section to the state of mind of a person includes a reference to the knowledge, intention, opinion, belief or purpose of the person and the person}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 s reasons for that intention, opinion, belief or purpose. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 53. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 Findin}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224\charrsid13729224 g }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 in proceedings to be evidence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - In any application for an order against a pe rson under section 50 of this Act, a finding of any fact made in proceedings for an injunction under section 48 of this Act or for an order under section 49 of this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Act, or for an offence under section 47 of this Act, being proceedings before the Court in which that person was found to have engaged in conduct of the kind referred to in section 50(} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 )(a) to (e) of this Act, is prima facie evidence of that fact and the finding may be proved by production of a document under the seal of the Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224\charrsid13729224 P}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 ART 7}{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224\charrsid13729224 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 54. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 Power to search}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) The Commissioner may, from time to time, authorise an employee of the Commissioner to search under a warrant issued under subsection (2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid998655 )}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 of this section, a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1794818 ny place earned in the warrant }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 for the purpose of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ascertaining whether a person has engaged in or is engaging in conduct that constitutes or may constitute a contravention of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) A Judge, who is satisfied on application su}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 pported by an }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 affidavit made on oath by a person who is authorised under subsection (1) of this section that there are reasonable grounds to believe that it is necessary for the purpose of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ascertaining whether or not a person has engaged in or is engaging in conduct that constitutes or may constitute a contravention of this Act for an employee of the Commissioner to search any place may, by warrant, authorise that employee to search a place specified in the warrant. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) A person who applies for a warrant shall, having made reasonable inquiries, disclose - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) detail}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 s of every previous application } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 for a warrant to search the place that the person knows has been made within the preceding 12 months; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the result of the application. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 55. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 Powers conferred b warrant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) A warrant issued under section 54 authorises the person na}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ed in it - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 to enter and search the place specified in the warrant on one }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ccasion within one month of the date of issue of the warrant at a time that is reasonable in the circumstances; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 (b) to use }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 such assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) to use such force for gaining entry and for breaking open any article or thing as is reasonable in the circumstances; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d) to search for and remove documents or any article or thing that the person executing the warrant believes on reasonable grounds may be relevant; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (e) to search for and remove}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8261490 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 goods that the person executing the warrant believes on reasonable grounds may be relevant; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 where necessary, to take copies of d ocuments, or extracts from documents, that the person executing the warrant believes on reasonable grounds may be relevant; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (g) where necessary, to require a person to reproduce, or assist any person executing the warrant to reproduce, in useable form, information recorded or stored in a document. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) A person assisting the person executing the warrant also has the powers referred to i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 n paragraphs (c), (d), (e), and }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (f) of subsection (1) of this section. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 ) The warrant shall be executed in accordance with such reasonable conditions as may be specified in the warrant when it is issued. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) The Commissioner, or any person authorised in writing by the Co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14185023 mmissioner for the purpose, may}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5533062 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) inspect and take copies of any documents or extracts from documents obtained pursuant to a warrant issued under section 54 of this Act; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) inspect any goods obtained under any such warrant. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 56. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 Duties }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224\charrsid13729224 r}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 elatin}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224\charrsid13729224 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid13729224 to warrant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) A person executing a warrant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 under section 54 of this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5533062 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) must have the warrant with him or her; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) must produce it on initial entry and, if requested, at any subsequent time; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) must identify himself or herself to the owner or occupier or person in charge of the place if that person is present; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (d) must produce evidence of his or her identity. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) A person who executes a warrant issued under section 54 of this Act must, before completing the search, leave in a prominent place at the place searched }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5533062 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) in the case of a search carried out at a time when the owner or occupier was not present, a written notice stating}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5533062 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) the date and time when the warrant was executed; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (ii) the name of the person who executed the warrant; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13729224 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 in the case of a search where documents or goods were}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 removed from the place being}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 searc}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13729224 hed a schedule of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 documents or goods that were removed during the search. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5914008\charrsid11737351 If}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5914008 it is not practicable }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 to prepare a schedule before completing the search,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5914008 or if the owner or occupier of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 he place being searched consents, the person executing the warra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5533062 nt -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5914008 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5914008 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) may, instead of leaving a schedule, leave a notice stating that documents or goods have been removed during the search and that, within 3 days of the search, a schedule}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5914008 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 will be delivered, left, or sent stating what documents or goods have been removed; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5914008 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5914008 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5914008 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) must, within 3 days of the search - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5914008 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (i) deliver a schedule to the owner or occupier; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (ii) leave a schedule in a prominent position at the place searched; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (iii) send a schedule by facsimile to the owner or occupier of the place searched. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (4) Every schedule must state - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) the documents or goods that have been removed; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the location from where they were removed; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid883297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) the location where they are being held. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (5) The occupier or person in charge of the place that a person authorised pursuant to a warrant issued under section 54 of this Act enters for the purpose of searching must provide that person with all reasonable facilities and assistance in executing th e warrant. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (6) Every person who resists, obstructs, or delays any authorised person acting pursuant to a warrant issued under section 54 of this Act commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 in the case of an individual , or $20,000 in the case of a body corporate. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883297 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 57. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15676694 Proceedin}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14180734\charrsid15676694 g}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694\charrsid15676694 s privilege}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15676694 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - (1) No proceedings, civil or criminal, shall lie against the Co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 mm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 issioner for anything the Commissioner may do or fail to do in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 course of the exercise or intended exercise of t he Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2626414 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 s functions under this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 Act unless it is shown that the Commissioner acted without reasonable care or in bad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 faith. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) No proceedings, civil or criminal, shall lie against the Commissioner, or any officer employed by the Commissioner, for anything that person may do or say or fail to do or say in the course of the operations of the Commissioner under this Act, unless it is shown that that person acted in bad faith. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (3) Nothing in subsections (1) and (2) of this section applies in respect of proceedings for - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15676694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (a) an offence against section 80 or section 116 of the Crimes Act 1969; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15676694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15676694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (b) the offence of conspiring to commit an offence against section 80 or section 116 of the Crimes Act 1969; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15676694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15676694 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (c) the offence of attempting to commit an of fence against section 80 or section 116 of the Crimes Act 1969. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15676694 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 58. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid15676694 Repeal of Merchandise Marks Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 - The Merchandise Marks Act 1954 as applied in the Cook Islands by section 635 of the Cook Islands Act 1915, shall cease to have effect in the Cook Islands. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135831 59. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135831\charrsid16135831 Saving of}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid16135831 other laws}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135831 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (1) Nothing in this Act limits or affects the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135831 operation of any other Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135831 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 (2) Nothing in this Act limits or affects any liability that any person may incur under any rule of law or enactment other than this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135831 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16135831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5533062 ___________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135831 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11737351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135831 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16135831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11737351\charrsid11737351 This Act is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs \par }}