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New Hampshire Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes (§358A:2 et seq.) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§358A:2) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney General, consumer protection (§358A:4); private actions (§358A:10), class actions (§358A:10a) |
| Remedies Available | Misdemeanor penalty (§358A:6); injunctive; equitable relief; attorney's fees; actual damages or $1,000 whichever is greater; willful violation up to treble damages not less than double damages (§358A:10); state civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation (§358A:4) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§262.17) first offense misdemeanor, 2nd offense Class B felony |
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