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California Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (Bus. & Prof. §17500 et seq.) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general; district attorney or other prosecuting attorney may bring suit for injunctive and civil penalties (Bus & Prof. §17535); any individual may bring suit for injunction or restitution (Bus. & Prof. §17203) |
| Remedies Available | Violation of provision misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $2500/both. (Bus. & Prof. §17500) May be both imprisoned and fined. |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (Veh. C. §28050, et seq.); misdemeanor (Veh. §40000.15) |
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