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Maine Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes (Tit. 10 §§1211 to 1216; Tit. 5 §§206 to 214) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Unlawful (Tit. 10 §1212) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general, person likely to be damaged by practice (Tit. 10 §1213) and (Tit. 5 §209 & 5 §213) |
| Remedies Available | Injunction, possible to get attorney's fees and costs; also available are common law and other statutory remedies (Tit. 10 §1213) (Tit. 5 §213) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (Tit. 29A §2106); class D offense |
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