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CONSUMER PROTECTION (FAIR TRADING)
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10. Representing that a person has or does not have the authority to negotiate the final terms of an agreement involving goods or services if the representation is different from the fact.

11. Taking advantage of a consumer by including in an agreement terms or conditions that are harsh, oppressive or excessively one-sided so as to be unconscionable.

12. Taking advantage of a consumer by exerting undue pressure or undue influence on the consumer to enter into a transaction involving goods or services.

13. Representing in relation to a voucher that another supplier will provide goods or services at a discounted or reduced price if the supplier making the representation knows or ought to know that the other supplier will not do so.

14. Making a representation that appears in an objective form such as an editorial, documentary or scientific report when the representation is primarily made to sell goods or services, unless the representation states that it is an advertisement or a promotion.

15. Representing that a particular person has offered or agreed to acquire goods and services whether or not at a stated price if he has not.

16. Representing the availability of facilities for repair of goods or of spare parts for goods if that is not the case.

17. Offering gifts, prizes or other free items in connection with the supply of goods or services if the supplier knows or ought to know that the items will not be provided or provided as offered.

18. Representing that goods or services are available at a discounted price for a stated period of time if the supplier knows or ought to know that the goods and services will continue to be so available for a substantially longer period.

19. Representing that goods or services are available at a discounted price for a particular reason that is different from the fact.

20. Using small print to conceal a material fact from the consumer or to mislead a consumer as to a material fact, in connection with the supply of goods or services.

THIRD SCHEDULE

Section 10(6)

CONSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF INJUNCTION PROPOSALS REVIEW PANEL

1. Subject to any direction under paragraph 7, all the members of the Panel shall be present to constitute a quorum for a meeting of the Panel and any decision in writing