Monday, 20 January 2014

Morocco - Finance Law increases penalties for counterfeitintg

News from good friends H&H Consulting Law Firm of changes to enforcement in Morocco.  Moroccan Customs have set significant fines to be levied against importers of counterfeit products.  A new Finance Law came into force on 1 January 2014. That law states that importing counterfeit goods is a 'high level customs contravention'. The law deals with confiscation and destruction of counterfeit goods, compensation and fines. Fines can be up to three times the value of the tax due on the import.


This part of the Empty Quarter welcomes this news.  Strong legislation is key to protecting consumer. So much is, however, also down to implementation.

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