Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008)

Chapter 6 : Enforcement of Act

Part C : Offences and penalties

108. Hindering administration of Act

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1)It is an offence to hinder, oppose, obstruct or unduly influence any person who is exercising a power or performing a duty delegated, conferred or imposed on that person by this Act.

 

2)A person commits an offence if that person, having been summoned—
a)fails without sufficient cause to appear at the time and place specified or to remain in attendance until excused; or
b)attends as required, but—
i)refuses to be sworn in or to make an affirmation; or
ii)fails to produce a book, document or other item as ordered, if it is in the possession of, or under the control of, that person.

 

3)A person commits an offence if that person, having been sworn in or having made an affirmation—
a)fails to answer any question fully and to the best of his or her ability, subject to section 102(5); or
b)gives false evidence, knowing or believing it to be false.