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PART III.
Prices for Commodities and Charges for Services.
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Fixing of maximum prices of commodities and charges for services consequential on a report by the Fair Trade Commission.
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13.—(1) Where the Minister, having considered a report of the Fair Trade Commission under the Act of 1953, is of opinion that—
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(a) restrictive practices, in connection with the supply or distribution of any commodity, exist, and
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(b) by reason of the existence of such restrictive practices, excessive prices are being or may be charged for that commodity,
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the Minister may by order fix the maximum price at which that commodity may be sold.
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(2) Where the Minister, having considered a report of the Fair Trade Commission under the Act of 1953, is of opinion that—
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(a) restrictive practices, in connection with the rendering of any service, exist, and
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(b) by reason of the existence of such restrictive practices, excessive charges are being or may be made for rendering that service,
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the Minister may by order fix the maximum charge which may be made for rendering that service.
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