Deceptive Practices In Advertising In Arizona
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(These practices are commonly called misleading or unfair business practices.) They include false advertising, misrepresentation, tied selling, and failing to comply with regulations. Under consumer protection laws, they are illegal and can lead to compensatory or punitive damages.
Arizona has not adopted the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Arizona Deceptive Trade Practices Laws are stated in Title 44 of Arizona Revised Statutes. Under A.R.S. § 44-1522, false advertising is an unlawful practice, and ing to § 13-2203 false advertising is also a class 1 misdemeanor.
The act, use or employment by any person of any deception, deceptive or unfair act or practice, fraud, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation, or concealment, suppression or omission of any material fact with intent that others rely on such concealment, suppression or omission, in connection with the sale or ...
A person commits false advertising if, in connection with the promotion of the sale of property or services, such person recklessly causes to be made or makes a false or misleading statement in any advertisement. B. False advertising is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Arizona Attorney General The Attorney General has the authority to bring civil enforcement lawsuits under the Consumer Fraud Act and other state and federal consumer protection laws. To submit an online complaint (English or Spanish) use their online form. (800) 352-8431 outside metro Phoenix.
To report misleading advertising at the local level, contact the Better Business Bureau.
False advertising is an actionable civil claim under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act. A party who successfully sues for false advertising may be entitled to either damages or injunctive relief.
If you believe an online advert is a scam, you can report it to the ASA. If you see something concerning on an online service, please complain directly to the online service first, as it should be able to help you. If you have reported content and remain concerned that action wasn't taken, you can tell Ofcom.
