Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)

Chapter 7 : Offences

73. Failure to comply with Act

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(1)A person commits an offence who contravenes or fails to comply with an interim or final order of the Competition Tribunal or the Competition Appeal Court.

[Section 73(1) substituted by section 18 of Notice No. 1354, GG 21880, dated 13 December 2000]

 

(2)A person commits an offence who—
(a)does anything calculated to improperly influence the Competition Tribunal or Competition Commission concerning any matter connected with an investigation;
(b)anticipates any findings of the Tribunal or Commission concerning an investigation in a way that is calculated to influence the proceedings or findings;
(c)does anything in connection with an investigation that would have been contempt of court or an obstruction of the course of justice if the proceedings had occurred in a court of law;

[Section 73(2)(c) substituted by section 11 of Notice No. 875, GG 32533, dated 28 August 2009]

(d)knowingly provides false information to the Commission or the Tribunal;

[Section 73(2)(d) substituted by section 11 of Notice No. 875, GG 32533, dated 28 August 2009]

(e)defames the Tribunal or the Competition Appeal Court, or a member of either of them, in their respective official capacities;
(f)wilfully interrupts the proceedings or misbehaves in the place where a hearing is being conducted;
(g)acts contrary to a warrant to enter and search;
(h)without authority, but claiming to have authority in terms of section 46 or 47
(i)enters or searches premises; or
(ii)attaches or removes an article or document.