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Pennsylvania Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No (Tit. 73 §§201-1 to 9) Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (Tit. 73§201-2 and 3) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Private actions, attorney general, district attorney (73 §201-4), consumerpurchaser suffering ascertainable loss (Tit. 73 §201-9.2) |
| Remedies Available | Private actions for actual damages or $100 whichever is greater; court may award treble damages but not less than $100 (Tit. 73 §201-9.2); civil penalty up to $1,000, up to $3,000 if victim is 60 or older (Tit. 73 §201-8); suspend right to do business (Tit. 73 §201.9); injunction; costs and attorney's fees; any additional relief as deemed necessary or proper (Tit. 73 §201-9.2) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (Tit. 75 §7132); three times actual damages or $3,000, whichever is greater, and attorney's fees (Tit. 75 §7138); criminal penalties (Tit. 75 §7139) |
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