Consumer Protection (Control of Price of Taxable and Non-Taxable Goods) (Amendment No

Consumer Protection (Control of Price of Taxable and Non-Taxable Goods) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009

GN No. 27 of 2009

Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 17 of 26 February 2009

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION

(PRICE AND SUPPLIES CONTROL) ACT

Regulations made by the Minister under sections 3 and 35 of the

Consumer Protection (Price and Supplies Control) Act

1. These regulations may be cited as the Consumer Protection (Control of Price of Taxable and Non-Taxable Goods) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009.

2. In these regulations -

"principal regulations" means the Consumer Protection (Control of Price of Taxable and Non-Taxable Goods) Regulations 1998.

3. Part I of the First Schedule to the principal regulations is amended -

(a) in the first and third columns, by deleting the following items –

Cement (in 3 ply paper bags of 50 kgs net each) / Per bag
Rs cs
For delivery ex-Fort George
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Port Louis
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Lower Plaines Wilhems
(up to Rose Hill)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Upper Plaines Wilhems
(up to Quatre Bornes)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Upper Plaines Wilhems (Curepipe, Forest Side, Moka, Pamplemousses/Triolet)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Rivière du Rempart, Flacq, Black River, GrandPort (Rose Belle/New Grove)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Grand Port (Plaine Magnien, Mahebourg), Grand Bay Region
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Savanne (Souillac)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Savanne (Chemin Grenier/ Surinam) / 187.90
195.40
196.90
197.65
198.40
199.40
199.90
201.40
202.40
Cement (in 3 ply paper bags of 25 kgs net each) / Per bag
Rs cs
For delivery ex-Fort George
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Port Louis
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Lower Plaines Wilhems
(up to Rose Hill)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Upper Plaines Wilhems
(up to Quatre Bornes)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Upper Plaines Wilhems (Curepipe, Forest Side, Moka, Pamplemousses/Triolet)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Rivière du Rempart, Flacq, Black River, GrandPort (Rose Belle/New Grove)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Grand Port (Plaine Magnien, Mahebourg), Grand Bay Region
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Savanne (Souillac)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Savanne (Chemin Grenier/ Surinam) / 94.80
98.85
99.70
100.10
100.55
101.10
101.40
102.25
102.80

(b) by inserting the following items in the first and third columns –

Cement (in 3 ply paper bags of 50 kgs net each) / Per bag
Rs cs
For delivery ex-Fort George
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Port Louis
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Lower Plaines Wilhems
(up to Rose Hill)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Upper Plaines Wilhems
(up to Quatre Bornes)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Upper Plaines Wilhems (Curepipe, Forest Side, Moka, Pamplemousses/Triolet)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Rivière du Rempart, Flacq, Black River, GrandPort (Rose Belle/New Grove)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Grand Port (Plaine Magnien, Mahebourg), Grand Bay Region
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Savanne (Souillac)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Savanne (Chemin Grenier/ Surinam) / 182.90
190.40
191.90
192.65
193.40
194.40
194.90
196.40
197.40
Cement (in 3 ply paper bags of 25 kgs net each) / Per bag
Rs cs
For delivery ex-Fort George
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Port Louis
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Lower Plaines Wilhems
(up to Rose Hill)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Upper Plaines Wilhems
(up to Quatre Bornes)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Upper Plaines Wilhems (Curepipe, Forest Side, Moka, Pamplemousses/Triolet)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Rivière du Rempart, Flacq, Black River, GrandPort (Rose Belle/New Grove)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Grand Port (Plaine Magnien, Mahebourg), Grand Bay Region
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Savanne (Souillac)
For delivery ex-traders' premises in Savanne (Chemin Grenier/ Surinam) / 92.30
96.35
97.20
97.60
98.05
98.60
98.90
99.75
100.30

4. These regulations shall apply to the Island of Mauritius only.

5. These regulations shall come into operation on 7 March 2009.

Made by the Minister on 24 February 2009.

Related documents:

Consumer Protection (Scrap Metal) (Amendment) Regulations 2009

GN No. 29 of 2009

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION

(PRICE AND SUPPLIES CONTROL) ACT

Regulations made by the Minister under section 35 of the Consumer Protection

(Price and Supplies Control) Act

1. These regulations may be cited as the Consumer Protection (Scrap Metal) (Amendment) Regulations 2009.

2. In these regulations -

"principal regulations" means the Consumer Protection (Scrap Metal) Regulations 2007.

3. Regulation 3 of the principal regulations is revoked and replaced by the following regulation -

3. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall export scrap metal or deal in scrap metal unless he is the holder of a licence issued by the Permanent Secretary.

(2) A person who is engaged in a manufacturing business which generates scrap metal as a by-product may export or sell that by-product without the requirement of a licence.

4. Regulation 4 of the principal regulations is amended –

(a) in paragraph (1), by deleting the words "to carry on the business of scrap metal exporter or scrap metal dealer";

(b) by revoking paragraph (2) and replacing it by the following paragraph -

(2) An applicant for a licence shall, at the time of making an application, submit to the Permanent Secretary -

(a) a site plan -

(i) indicating the location of the place which he intends to use as a scrapyard and its surface area;

(ii) indicating the location and distance of any residential property closest to the proposed scrapyard; and

(iii) indicating the existence of any access road to the proposed scrapyard.

(b) evidence of his having carried on the business of exporting scrap metal for a period of at least 12 months prior to the date of his application.

(a) carry out an inspection of the place which the applicant intends to use as a scrapyard;

5.Regulation 6 of the principal regulations is revoked and replaced by the following regulation -

6.Where an application has been granted under regulation 5(a), the Permanent Secretary shall -

(a) in the case of a scrap metal exporter, issue a licence in the form specified in the Fourth Schedule on payment of a yearly licence fee of 50,000 rupees; or

(b) in the case of a scrap metal dealer, issue a licence in the form specified in the Fifth Schedule on payment of a yearly licence fee of 12,000 rupees.

6. Regulation 7 of the principal regulations is amended by adding immediately after paragraph (2), the following new paragraph -

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(a), where -

(a) an applicant under regulation 4 has used a place as scrapyard since at least 3 years prior to the date of his application for a licence; and

(b) the Permanent Secretary is satisfied that the applicant will incur substantial expenditure if the latter moves to another place,

a licence may be issued under regulation 6.

7. Regulation 8(4) of the principal regulations is amended by deleting the words "to carry on the business".

8.Regulation 24 of the principal regulations is amended by revoking paragraph (1) and replacing it by the following paragraph -

(1) Any person who –

(a) breaches any condition of his licence or permit;

(b) wilfully obstructs the Permanent Secretary in the discharge of his duties under these regulations; or

shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 100,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years.

Made by the Minister on 13 February 2009.

Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) (Amendment)

Regulations 2009

GN No. 51 of 2009

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION

(PRICE AND SUPPLIES CONTROL) ACT

Regulations made by the Minister under section 35 of the Consumer Protection

(Price and Supplies Control) Act

1. These regulations may be cited as the Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) (Amendment) Regulations 2009.

2. In these regulations -

"principal regulations" means the Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999.

3. The principal regulations are amended in regulation 2 by inserting, in the appropriate alphabetical order, the following new definition -

"classic or vintage motor car" means a motor car which has been registered on or before 31 December 1948;

4. The Fourth Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting item 6 and replacing it by the following item -

6. / Second-hand (used/reconditioned)
motor cars, other than classic
or vintage motor cars / (a) / Quantitative - an individual or firm (other than an authorised dealer or a taxi owner/driver) is entitled to import one motor car every 5 years;
(b)
(c) / Quantitative – an authorised dealer is not subject to any restriction;
Quantitative - a taxi owner/driver is entitled to import one motor car every 4 years.

5. The Fifth Schedule to the principal regulations is amended in item 4 -

(a) in paragraph (a)(i), by deleting the words "a vehicle" and replacing them by the words "the first vehicle";

(b) by adding, after paragraph (f), the following new paragraph -

(g) / Classic or vintage motor cars / The classic or vintage motor cars shall –
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv) / have been registered on or before 31 December 1948;
be consigned to the applicant whose name shall appear on the bill of lading/airway bill and the manifest as the consignee;
be registered with the National Transport Authority in the name of the importer except where the vehicle is imported by an authorised dealer;
be in running condition.

6. The Eighth Schedule to the principal regulations is amended in Part I, by revoking paragraph 5 and replacing it by the following paragraph -

5. A foreigner who is -

(a) taking employment in Mauritius;

(b) an investor, a self-employed non-citizen or a professional who has been granted an occupational permit for 3 years or more under section 9A of the Immigration Act;

(d) a holder of immovable property under the Integrated Resort Scheme who has been granted a residence permit under section 5(1)(g) of the Immigration Act,

importing a motor car for his own use from abroad without any transfer of funds from Mauritius.

Made by the Minister on 15 May 2009.