Role

The Consumer Affairs Division is mandated to enforce and monitor three primary pieces of legislation which focus on service to the community- the Price Control Act, 1971 and its Regulation, the Rent Control Act, 1975 and its Regulations and the Consumer Protection Act, 2006.

Functions

• Serves as prosecutor over any violations over the Price Control Act.
• Monitor shops and stores on a rotational basis.
• Responds to consumers complaints.
• Police stores daily to ensure that merchants are in compliance with the law.

Address and Contact Information

National Insurance Building
Wulff Road
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel.  (242) 356-9391/5
Fax.(242) 328-0318
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm