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Iowa Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No. Consumer fraud (§714.16) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes §714.16; §126.16 defines false advertising |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general and by civil action |
| Remedies Available | Temporary restraining order; preliminary injunction; permanent injunction; civil penalty not to exceed $40,000; up to $5,000 per day for violation of temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or injunction; costs of court, investigation, reasonable attorney's fees (714.16) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§321.71) |
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