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Deceptive Practices In Advertising In Maryland
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§ 11-703. A person may not advertise falsely in the conduct of any business, trade, or commerce or in the provision of any service.
File a complaint with your local consumer protection office or the state agency that regulates the company. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve your complaints against companies.
After a complaint is filed, it is reviewed by an attorney general representative who determines whether: The complaint is appropriate for mediation by the office. If it should be referred to another governmental entity that may be more suited to assist with the consumer's complaint.
Deceptive trade practices in Maryland are dealt under Maryland Commercial Law Code, Title 13 (Consumer Protection Act), Subtitle 3 (Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices) Section 13-301 et seq. Any advertisement of consumer goods or services without intent to sell, lease or rent are prohibited under Section 13-301.
A Besides the actual consumer, the Consumer Protection Division and the Attorney General can also bring a claim against a company based on false advertising. If you decide to reach out to an Annapolis injury attorney, you should know that this law also applies to auto odometer tampering.
Filing a Complaint Department of Consumer Affairs. File a complaint online at .dca.ca or call 800.952. 5210 to have a complaint form mailed to you. California Attorney General's Office.
The federal Lanham Act allows civil lawsuits for false advertising that “misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic origin” of goods or services. 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a). The FTC also enforces false advertising laws on behalf of consumers.
West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportation (a) A manufacturer, whether directly or through an agent, employee, or representative, may not use any advertisement that is in any way false, deceptive, or misleading.
In addition, the Attorney General “or any district attorney, county counsel, city attorney, or city prosecutor in California” may bring a claim under the False Advertising Law for not only restitution and an injunction but civil penalties of up to $2,500.00 per violation.