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Singapore “Lemon Law” Passed in Parliament

9 March 2012

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SINGAPORE “LEMON LAW” PASSED IN PARLIAMENT


Amendments to Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, Hire Purchase Act and Road Traffic Act commonly referred to as “Lemon Law”, to take effect from Sept 2012

The Bill for the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA), the Hire Purchase Act (HPA) and Road Traffic Act was passed in Parliament today. Minister of State for Trade and Industry Teo Ser Luck said in Parliament that the amendments will expand and make more explicit the remedies available to both consumers and businesses, as well as clarify timelines and burden of proof.

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MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
9 March 2012

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