The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act

BC travel agencies and travel wholesalers are licensed under the authority of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act. The Act prohibits unfair practices, sets out the requirements for certain consumer contracts and provides licensing requirements for certain regulated businesses. The Act protects consumers by standardizing contract terms, clarifying cancellation rights and ensuring that penalties for infractions are applied consistently across industries. The Act also addresses new areas of consumer law, like internet sales, to harmonize with other Canadian jurisdictions.

To view the Act in its entirety, click the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.

Regulations under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act

Travel Industry Regulation
Business Practices and Consumer Protection Regulation
Consumer Contracts Regulation
Fee Setting Criteria Regulation
Disclosure of the Cost of Consumer Credit Regulation

Orders in Council

OIC 934 Amending Travel Industry Regulation
OIC 933 Amending the BPCP Act
OIC 561 Amending the BPCP Regulation
OIC 1194 on Part 5 of BPCP Act
OIC 882 Bringing Part 5 of the BPCP Act into force effective July 1, 2006
OIC 261 Designating the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority as Director

The legislation posted here is for informational purposes only. You can find all current British Columbia Statutes and Regulations at QP LegalEze and obtain official copies of legislation from:

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