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District of Columbia Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes (§28-3904) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§28-3904) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Director of Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; consumer (§28-3905) |
| Remedies Available | Appropriate civil penalties: injunction, actual and treble damages, attorney's fees; consumer redress remedies; punitive damages (§28-3905) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | No |
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