FindLaw | Find a Lawyer. Find Answers.
Are you a legal Professional?
My current location:
,
| Change location
Connecticut Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (§§42-110a to 42-110q; 42-144 to 42-149) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | None generally but §42-110b describes "unfair or deceptive acts" in trade, defined as including advertising by §42-110a(4) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Private parties; attorney general; class action; Commissioner of Consumer Protection (§§42-110d, g) |
| Remedies Available | Willful violation: $5,000 for each offense; costs; attorney's fees; injunctive or equitable relief; punitive damages |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§14-106b); class A misdemeanor |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
Research the Law:
- Official State Codes - Links to the official online statutes (laws) in all 50 states and DC.
Related Resources for Deceptive Trade Practices Laws: