The Fair Trading Act
The Fair Trading Act affects how most household purchases can be sold by prohibiting unfair practices and misleading advertising. In specific types of transactions, the Act provides consumer cancellation rights, special contract requirements and a seller’s code of conduct. It also requires specific types of businesses to be licensed.
Regulations
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Appeal Board Regulation - AR 195/99
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Automotive Business Regulation - AR 192/99
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Collection and Debt Repayment Practices Regulation - AR 194/99
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Consumer Transaction Cancellation and Recovery Notice Regulation - AR 287/2006
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Cost of Credit Disclosure Regulation - AR 198/99
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Credit and Personal Reports Regulation - AR 193/99
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Designation of Trades and Businesses Regulation - AR 178/99
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Direct Sales Cancellation and Exemption Regulation - AR 191/99
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Direct Selling Business Licensing Regulation - AR 190/99
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Employment Agency Business Licensing Regulation - AR 189/99
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Energy Marketing Regulation - AR 246/2005
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Exemption Regulation - AR 188/99
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General Licensing and Security Regulation - AR 187/99
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Gift Card Regulation - AR 146/08
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Internet Sales Contract Regulation - AR 81/2001
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Prepaid Contracting Business Licensing Regulation - AR 185/99
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Public Auctions Regulation - AR 196/99
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Retail Home Sales Business Licensing Regulation - AR 197/99
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Time Share Contracts Regulation - AR 199/99
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Travel Clubs Regulation - AR 56/2002
Copies of Alberta Acts, Regulations and government publications can be ordered from the Queen's Printer Bookstore in person, by phone, fax, mail or on-line.
