To set up a study meeting to prevent damage from the malicious “owner commercial law” Consumer Affairs Agency Jan. 31 12:48
The Consumer Affairs Agency has set up a study committee to discuss the revision of the legal system, etc., to invite the owner of the product to get a high dividend and to prevent damage such as the so-called “owner commercial law” that collects a large amount of funds I decided to do it.
This was revealed by the Minister of Consumer Eto in a press conference after the cabinet meeting on March 31.
Regarding the "Owner Commercial Code", damage and troubles such as the problem of "Japan Life" which failed to operate after collecting a large amount of money in the magnetic therapy device owner commercial law, one after another, the National Consumer Commission etc. Was looking for a legal system.
The new study committee will discuss strengthening crackdowns on malicious owner commercial law and new systems for relieving victims, including reviewing related laws and systems such as the Specified Commercial Transaction Law and the Depositary Law. That is.
The members of the study group are university professors and lawyers who are familiar with consumer issues, and aim to draw conclusions by summer.
Minister Eto, Consumer Affairs Minister, said, "The malicious business law that exploits the weaknesses of consumers has caused a great deal of damage. We want to secure a system that can provide stronger and faster administrative guidance as soon as possible." .