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Commerce Act 1986

Enforcement, remedies, and appeals - Jurisdiction of courts

76: Jurisdiction of District Court

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"The District Court makes decisions on certain law-breaking cases under the Commerce Act."

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The District Court must hear and determine proceedings for offences against certain sections of the Commerce Act, including sections like 57ZB(1)(e), 57ZP, 86B, 87B, 100, and 103. You can find these sections in the Commerce Act. The District Court has the power to make decisions on these matters.

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Part 6Enforcement, remedies, and appeals
Jurisdiction of courts

76Jurisdiction of District Court

  1. In accordance with this Part, the District Court must hear and determine proceedings for offences against sections 57ZB(1)(e), 57ZP, 86B, 87B, 100, and 103.

Notes
  • Section 76 heading: amended, on , by section 14(1) of the Commerce Amendment Act 2018 (2018 No 42).
  • Section 76: amended, on , by section 17 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).
  • Section 76: amended, on , by section 14(2) of the Commerce Amendment Act 2018 (2018 No 42).
  • Section 76: amended, on , by section 10 of the Commerce Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 70).