Commerce Act 1986

Enforcement, remedies, and appeals - Restrictive trade practices

80E: Offence to act in contravention of order made under section 80C

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"Breaking a rule made under section 80C is against the law and can lead to big trouble"

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If you break a rule made under section 80C, you commit an offence. You can find out more about section 80C by looking at the section 80C information. If you are found guilty, you could go to prison for up to 5 years or get a fine of up to $200,000.

If you do something that goes against the order, you will be in trouble with the law. The law says you must follow the rules made under section 80C. You must obey these rules to avoid getting into trouble.

You will face serious consequences if you do not follow the rules. The rules are in place to ensure everyone follows the law. You must make sure you understand the rules and follow them carefully.

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Part 6Enforcement, remedies, and appeals
Restrictive trade practices

80EOffence to act in contravention of order made under section 80C

  1. Every person commits an offence who acts in contravention of an order made under section 80C.

  2. A person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine not exceeding $200,000.

  3. Repealed
Notes
  • Section 80E: inserted, on , by section 18 of the Commerce Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 32).
  • Section 80E(3): repealed, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).