Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Primary legislation governing sale and distribution of goods, defining rights and obligations of parties, and covering quality standards and warranties
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Fundamental law regulating contract formation, enforcement, essential elements of valid contracts, and dealing with breach and remedies
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices, addresses vertical agreements and distribution restrictions, ensures compliance with competition law
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Governs corporate relationships, regulates related party transactions, and addresses corporate authority and capacity
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Applies when end users are consumers, affects warranty terms and conditions in distribution agreements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs handling of customer/distributor data and data transfer between parties in distribution relationships
Trade Marks Act and Copyright Act: Intellectual property laws protecting IP rights in distribution arrangements
Customs Act: Regulates international trade aspects and customs requirements for distribution activities
Regulation of Imports and Exports Act: Controls import/export activities and requirements relevant to distribution agreements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Various regulatory requirements specific to the industry, including product safety standards and licensing requirements
