New Zealand Acts

COMMERCE ACT 1986 - SECT 52J

52J Process of inquiry

1 At the start of an inquiry, the Commission must publish in the Gazette a notice setting out,—

a) in the case of an inquiry required by the Minister, the Minister’s requirements; and

b) in the case of an inquiry on the initiative of the Commission, the terms of reference for the inquiry.

2 The notice must set out indicative time frames and key steps.

3 During the course of an inquiry, the Commission—

a) may publish, in whatever way it considers appropriate, further notices, consultation documents, or papers; and

b) must give interested persons a reasonable opportunity to give their views; and

c) may hold 1 or more conferences; and

d) must have regard to any views received from interested persons within any time frames set.

4 Before the end of an inquiry, the Commission must publish a proposed recommendation for consultation.

History: Section 52J: inserted, on 14 October 2008, by section 4 of the Commerce Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 70).