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Louisiana Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes (51:1401-1418) Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes advertisements, untrue or misleading, prohibited. (51:411) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general (§51:1404); individual who has suffered ascertainable loss (§51:1409) |
| Remedies Available | Actual damages, and if willful, violator must pay treble damages plus attorneys fees and costs; injunctive relief (§51:407); additional relief as necessary to compensate (§§51:1408, 51:1409) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes; misdemeanor with fine up to $500 and/or up to 90 days prison (32 §726.1) |
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