Competition act 1998 a uk act that consolidated existing competition laws but also contained new prohibitions, powers of investigation and penalties for infringements of the act. Dec 03, 2014 on 27 october 2014, the cma received a freedom of information foi request for information about notices connected to relevant undertakings under section 26a1 of the competition act 1998, since. Competition act 1980 financial definition of competition act 1980. An act to provide, keeping in view of the economic development of the country, for the establishment of a commission to prevent practices having adverse effect on competition, to promote and sustain competition in markets, to protect the interests of consumers and to ensure freedom of trade carried on by other participants in markets, in india, and for matters connected therewith or incidental. Competition act and regulations 891998 data dynamics. The competition act 89 of 1998 the purpose of this act is to promote and maintain competition in the republic by. The competition commission has published guidelines on the exchange of information between competitors under the competition act no. Guidance on ofwats approach to the application of the. The ca regulates and, in many cases, prohibits and restricts anticompetitive. Guidance on ofwats approach to the application of the competition act 1998 in the water and wastewater sector in england and wales 332. Apr 08, 2020 commencement of section 12 of the competition amendment act, 2009 act no. Competition act 1998 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 18 february 2020. Competition act no 89 of 1998 to provide for the establishment of a competition commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position, and mergers.
To provide for the establishment of a competition commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position, and mergers. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Commencement of section 12 of the competition amendment act, 2009 act no. Act to provide for the establishment of a competition commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position, and mergers.
You can also visit our competition law guidance for advice for businesses on complying with. Recently, video and podcast material has been added to the site, including indepth video interviews with some of south africas leading opinion makers. Polity offers free access to south african legislation, policy documents and daily political news. Guidelines on the assessment of the public interest provisions in the merger regulations. The act further provides for merger control rules in terms of which the prior approval of the competition authorities must be obtained for certain mergers and acquisitions. Marketing, advertising and communication sector code.
The promotion of the efficiency, adaptability and development of the economy. In terms of section 272 of the competition act, 1998 act no. The competition act clearly prevent anticompetitive behaviour such as pricefixing and collusion between competitors, and the missuse or abuse of dominance. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. To provide for the establishment of a competition commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position, and. An act to provide, keeping in view of the economic development of the country, for the establishment of a commission to prevent practices having adverse effect on competition, to promote and sustain competition in markets, to protect the interests of consumers and to ensure freedom of trade carried on by other participants in markets, in india. Competition act 89 of 1998 ca department of tourism. Competition act 1998 financial definition of competition act 1998. The competition act 89 of 1998 the purpose of this act is to promote and maintain competition in the republic by the promotion of the efficiency, adaptability and development of the economy.
Competition act 2 of 2003 c in relation to goods or services which the minister, with the concurrence of the commission, declares, by notice in the gazette, to be exempt from the provisions of this act. Competition commission of pakistan competition act. Amended by competition amendment act 18 of 2018 amended by competition amendment act 18 of 2018 from date to be proclaimed amended by financial markets act 19 of 2012 from 3 jun 20. Competition act 89 of 1998 south african government. Bt alleges that skys offer of wholesale provision of sky sports 1 and sky sports 2. On 27 october 2014, the cma received a freedom of information foi request for information about notices connected to relevant undertakings under section 26a1 of the competition act 1998, since. The act prohibits agreements which are intended to or have the effect of, preventing, restricting or distorting competition in the uk.
Competition act no 89 of 1998 norcaz training academy for. The application of certain provisions of the competition act. While the act does not expressly refer to cartels, section 4 prohibits certain conduct by firms or associations of firms in a horizontal relationship. Cartel conduct is prohibited in terms of section 4 of the competition act, 89 of 1998 the act. A fundamental change to legislation on competition policy has recently been promulgated. The competition act 1998 creates a regulatory framework that is tough on those that seek to restrain competition whilst allowing those who compete fairly the opportunity to thrive. To provide for the establishment of a competition commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant. Formal notices under section 26 of the act requiring the provision of specified information and documents for the purposes of the investigation were sent to dupont and nine undertakings to which dupont previously or currently supplied unprocessed hpf. Mineral and petroleum resources development act, act 49 of 2008. Introduction on 11 october 2010, the commission received a complaint in which it was alleged that mediclinic was engaging in price fixing with victoria and newcastle as mediclinic was setting tariffs for these two private hospitals. The competition act was amended in 2000, in part to clarify. Guidelines on the exchange of information between competitors. Enacted by the president and parliament of zimbabwe. Be it therefore enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows.
That credible competition law, and effective structures to administer. The competition act, and its various amendments can be downloaded here. Competition amendment act 1 of 2009 south african government. National environmental management act, act 107 of 1998.
The act provides an updated framework for identifying and dealing with restrictive business practices and abuse of a dominant market position. The chapter i prohibition bans agreements between 2 or more businesses that prevent, restrict or distort competition within. The competition act 89 of 1998 western cape government. The competition act, 2010 ca 10 is a state of the art modern law which gives the competition commission of pakistan legal and investigative instruments and powers to engender free competition in all spheres of commercial and economic activity, enhance economic efficiency, and to protect consumers from anticompetitive behaviour. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Information on cma investigation procedures, prosecutions and the application of competition law. Competition policy is defined as those government measures that affect the behavior of enterprises and structure of the industry with the view to promote efficiency and maximize welfare. The application of certain provisions of the competition act 89 of 1998, as amended, to franchise agreements 1. The competition commission is a statutory body constituted in terms of the competition act, no 89 of 1998 by the government of south africa empowered to investigate, control and evaluate restrictive business practices, abuse of dominant positions and mergers in order to achieve equity and efficiency in the south african economy. The uk competition act 1998 regulates competition and the abuse of a dominant position in the market.
At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. Public interest considerations under the competition act no. The act also covers situations where there is no actual agreement, but where the actions of trade associations or companies acting together have the same effect. Competition act 1998 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 april 2020. Mar 31, 2014 information on cma investigation procedures, prosecutions and the application of competition law. The act is designed to bring uk competition law into line with european union competition law as currently enshrined in articles 85 and 86 of the treaty of rome. The commission identified a need to provide guidance to both public and private stakeholders, as well as industry associations, on the sharing of. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be.
Providing consumers with competitive prices and product choices. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. An act to provide for free competition in all spheres. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. Objectives of the act the competition act 89 of 1998 ca establishes the legal rules designed to maintain and promote economic rivalry, allowing big and small companies and trading entities to compete fairly and effectively in the south african economy. The purpose of the exemption is to strengthen the governments programs designed to fight covid19, after having declared a national state of disaster published in. We provide all south africans equal opportunity to participate fairly in the national economy. The competition act 1998 is the current major source of competition law in the united kingdom, along with the enterprise act 2002.
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