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Washington Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No (§19.86.010 et seq.) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§19.86.020) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Any injured person, attorney general (§§19.86.090, 095) |
| Remedies Available | Civil penalties; injunctive degrees; treble damages, including costs and attorney's fees; (treble damages may not exceed $10,000); actual damages; injunctive relief (§19.86.090) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§46.37.540); civil suit may recover costs and attorney's fees (§46.37.590) |
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