Bills of Exchange Amendment Act 56 of 2000

The Bills of Exchange Amendment Act 56 of 2000 intends:

• to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, 1964, so as to provide for:
  • the clarification of certain provisions;
  • the protection of users;
  • the accommodation of technological advancements; and
  • the reduction of the incidence of fraud; and     
• to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Commencement

1 March 2001 (Gazette 22118 of 1 March 2001)