Sale and Service Matters Act (previously Price Control Act) 39 of 1976

The Sale and Service Matters Act (previously Price Control Act) 39 of 1976 intends:

• to amend the provisions of the Sale and Service Matters Act (previously Price Control Act), 1964 [repealed in 2011], relating to definitions;
  • the prohibition on the sale of goods and the rendering of services on certain conditions;
  • the powers of price control supervisors and inspectors;
  • the power of the Price Controller to grant exemptions; and
  • the penalties which may be Imposed for offences under the said Act; and
• to provide for incidental matters.

Commencement

7 April 1976