Act 7 Registration of Business Names Act 2008 22. Refusal of Registration. (1) The Registrar shall refuse to register a business name which— (a) is identical with or so nearly resembles another registered business name or is similar to that of an existing corporation, as to be reasonably capable of deceiving the public, except when the proprietor of the existing registered business name or corporation, signifies his or her consent in such manner as the Registrar requires; (b) contains any words “Presidential”, “Government”, “State” or any other word which imports or suggests that the business enjoys the sanction, approval or patronage of the President or imports any connection with the Government, state or with any other local authority; (c) which includes the word “co-operative” or its equivalent in any other language or any abbreviation thereof; or (d) contains the words “bank”, “banking” or Chamber of Commerce” except with the consent in writing of the Minister responsible for finance or authority to which such powers have been delegated. (2) Where registration of a business name or change of business name is refused under subsection (1) above, any person carrying on business under that name in circumstances which require registration under this Act commits an offence. (3) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar under this section may appeal to the High Court. 19