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Georgia Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes (§10-1-370 to 375; 390 to 407) Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§§10-1-420, 421) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Administrator; private party (§§10-1-397, 398) |
| Remedies Available | Misdemeanor (§10-1-420); civil penalty $25,000 (10-1-405); enjoining practices (§10-1-423); exemplary damages for intentional violation, limited to actual damages if bona fide error (§10-1-399, 400); fine over $100 but less than $1,000 or prison for up to 20 days or both (§10-1-421); exception for ignorance (§10-1-396) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§40-8-5); violator liable for three times actual damages or $1,500, whichever is greater, costs and attorney's fees |
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