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Oregon Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Main provisions adopted with significant variations (§§646.605 to 656) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§646.608) |
| Who May Bring Suit | State, consumers (§646.618) (§646.638) |
| Remedies Available | Civil actions may be brought to recover actual damages or $200, whichever is greater; punitive and equitable relief also; injunction; attorney's fees (§646.638); court may make additional orders of judgement as necessary to restore to any person or as may be necessary to insure cessation of unlawful trade practice (§646.636) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes; Class C felony (§815.410); $1,500 or treble the actual damage, whichever is greater, plus costs and reasonable attorney's fees |
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