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In force1984 Revised Edition

Section 9

In plain English

The registered business name must be used in all business matters. The name must be shown in easily read letters outside every office or place of business. If this is not done, the individual or corporation, or every firm member, commits an offence. The fine is $250, plus up to $25 for every day the offence continues.

Summary · Drafted with AI, checked against the official text on 30 Sep 2026.

(1)

The business name under which any firm, indi-vidual, or corporation is registered under this Act shall be used in all matters connected with or relating to the business carried on by such firm, individual, or corporation and shall be painted or affixed on the outside of every office or place in which the business is carried on in a conspicious position in letters easily legible.

(2)

If any firm, individual, or corporation fails to comply with this section every such individual or corpora-tion and every member of such firm shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, a fine of $250 and in the case of a con-tinuing offence a further fine of not more than $25 for every day such offence continues.

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