ADMS 2610 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Punitive Damages, Auto Mechanic, Caveat Emptor
2 May 2017
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Some legislative control of the market is required to protect the public from unscrupulous operators. Consumer protection legislation is not uniform throughout canada. State has always attempted to protect its constituents. Modern consumer protection a response to changes to technology and marketing practices. Changes in manufacturing, selling practices, credit practices has also led to adoptive legislation. Laws relate to five basic areas: product safety, product quality and performance, credit granting, credit reporting, business practices. Five different approaches: disclosure of information, consumer rights at law, minimum standards of safety, quality, performance, control of sellers and others. Registration or licensing: prohibition of unethical business practices. Controls harmful products that may cause injury or illness. Prohibits manufacture and sale of products of an extremely dangerous character. Safety standards for motor vehicles and vehicle parts. Protects consumers from deceptive or unfair practices. Disclosure of information: product or service. Uniform system of weights and measures applied to goods sold in canada.
