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New Mexico Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes (§§57-12-1, et seq.) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§§57-15-1,2) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general (§§57-15-6, 8) and any private person likely to be damaged (§57-12-10); district attorney (§57-15-5) |
| Remedies Available | Injunctive relief, actual damages or $100 whichever is greater, $300 or treble damages whichever is greater, attorney's fees and costs (§57-12-10); civil penalty (§57-12-11); false advertising civil penalty not to exceed $500 (§57-15-4) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§57-12-6); misdemeanor and three times actual damages |
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