National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)Chapter 8 : Commercial Aspects72. Authority's tariff book |
(1) | The Regulator must prepare a proposed price control for approval by the Regulator in terms of the Economic Regulation of Transport Act, 2020. |
[Section 72(1) substituted by section 1(9) of Schedule 1: Consequential Amendments of the Economic Regulation of Transport Act, 2024, Notice No. 4958, GG50799 dated 11 June 2024]
(2) | The Authority must, prior to any substantial alteration of a tariff, consult with the National Port Consultative Committee. |
(3) | Subject to section 9 of the Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998), the tariffs contemplated in subsection (1) may vary between ports. |
(4) | Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Authority may enter into an agreement with a licensed operator or a party to an agreement or a port user for the variation of any tariff contemplated in subsection (1). |