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Mississippi Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes; (§§75-24-1, et seq.) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§75-24-5) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general, district attorney, county attorneys; injured consumers; no class actions (§75-24-15) |
| Remedies Available | Restoration of money or property (§75-24-11): civil penalty up to $10,000 for willful violations; individual may recovery attorney's fees; injunction (§75-24-19); misdemeanor: fined up to $1,000 (§75-24-20) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§63-7-203); violation is misdemeanor and punishable by fine up to $500 and/or prison up to 6 months (§63-7-209) |
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