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Wyoming Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes (§§40-12-101 to 114) Wyoming Consumer Protection Act |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§40-12-105) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general (§40-12-106); class actions; consumers (§40-12-108) |
| Remedies Available | Restraining order; injunction (§40-12-106); actual damages for consumer; costs and fees (§40-12-108); if consumer is over 60 or a person with a disability and conduct was willful: reasonable attorney's fees and costs, restitution, civil penalty up to $15,0000 for each violation |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§31-16-119) purchaser may recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees (§31-16-123) |
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