Deceptive Trade Practices In Nevada In Cook
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A person engages in a “deceptive trade practice” when in the course of his or her business or occupation he or she knowingly: (a) Conducts the business or occupation without all required state, county or city licenses. (b) Fails to disclose a material fact in connection with the sale or lease of goods or services.
It is illegal in Nevada to disseminate or distribute false or misleading advertising under NRS 207.171. Being sued and/or convicted of false or misleading advertising have both civil and criminal consequences.
Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) (15 USC 45) prohibits ''unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. '' The prohibition applies to all persons engaged in commerce, including banks.
Nevada law requires that before you actually close on a property transfer, you give the potential buyer a lengthy disclosure statement listing defects in the property and other relevant information.
An act or practice is unfair where it (1) causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, (2) cannot be reasonably avoided by consumers, and (3) is not outweighed by countervailing ben- efits to consumers or to competition.
Nevada Consumer Affairs: The Office of Nevada Consumer Affairs investigates consumer complaints pertaining to deceptive and fraudulent business practices.
If you incurred damages as a result of deceptive advertising like bait and switch, you may be able to file a false advertising lawsuit with the help of an attorney.
The Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection is under the direction of Nevada's Consumer Advocate, and has the statutory authority under Nevada's consumer protection laws to prosecute criminal and civil cases.
NRS 482.351 - "Bait and switch," misleading or inaccurate advertising by dealer or rebuilder prohibited; regulations.
