sec.12Powers

### sec.12 Powers A distributor-retailer has all the powers of an individual and may, for example— enter into contracts; and acquire, hold, dispose of and deal with property; and employ staff; and appoint agents and attorneys; and engage consultants; and fix charges and other terms for services and other facilities it supplies; and do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for its functions. Without limiting subsection (1) , a distributor-retailer has the powers given to it under an Act. Despite subsections (1) and (2) , a distributor-retailer’s powers are subject to any limitations under the Acts mentioned in part 2 . However, an exercise of a power in contravention of a limitation or restriction under an Act does not invalidate or otherwise affect the exercise of the power. A distributor-retailer may sue and be sued in the name it is given under section 8 . (sec.12-ssec.1) A distributor-retailer has all the powers of an individual and may, for example— enter into contracts; and acquire, hold, dispose of and deal with property; and employ staff; and appoint agents and attorneys; and engage consultants; and fix charges and other terms for services and other facilities it supplies; and do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for its functions. (sec.12-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a distributor-retailer has the powers given to it under an Act. (sec.12-ssec.3) Despite subsections (1) and (2) , a distributor-retailer’s powers are subject to any limitations under the Acts mentioned in part 2 . (sec.12-ssec.4) However, an exercise of a power in contravention of a limitation or restriction under an Act does not invalidate or otherwise affect the exercise of the power. (sec.12-ssec.5) A distributor-retailer may sue and be sued in the name it is given under section 8 . - (a) enter into contracts; and - (b) acquire, hold, dispose of and deal with property; and - (c) employ staff; and - (d) appoint agents and attorneys; and - (e) engage consultants; and - (f) fix charges and other terms for services and other facilities it supplies; and - (g) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for its functions.