| Legislation related to Direct Selling in New Zealand |
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The
legislation outlined below are the most applicable areas of legislation
to Direct Selling Companies, their distributors and the public.
Use the link at the bottom of the page to view online copies
of the actual legislation.
The DSA provides to its members member downloadable Guides &
Regulations relating to these Acts from within the Members Only
section.
Advice for the DSA in some areas may involve charges although
generally services to members are free. |
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The
law covering how companies, partnerships and business must act.
This law picks up some anti-trust elements such as monopoly trading
and price fixing |
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The
law on guaranttees for end consumer products |
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Covers
Direct Sellers rights to enforce copyright local and internationally |
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Covers
all sales made using credit and finance |
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The
only specific Direct Selling Legislation |
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Required
reading if you employ staff and to ensure your Independent
Contractors Status is correct.
This new law has some fishhooks not in the previous Employment
Contracts Act -
If in doubt
the DSA has a chargable service available to make sure you are
on the right track. |
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Covers
Consumer transactions & Pyramid Schemes |
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Sets
holiday minimums for for employees & Statutary holidays when
working is not permitted. (including Direct Sellers) |
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The
rights of the individual to privacy and the legal requirements
in handling the individuals information |
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To view the above or any other legislation
use the following link. |
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The Complete
List of New Zealand Legislation |
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