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Michigan Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No (§§445.901 to 922) Michigan Consumer Protection Act |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§445.903) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general, prosecuting attorney, or private citizen; class action by attorney general (§445.910) |
| Remedies Available | Injunction; actual damages or $250.00 whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees; persistent and knowing violation $25,000 (§445.905.911) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes; three times amount of actual damages or $1,500 whichever is greater, cost of action and attorney's fees. (§257.233a) |
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