State Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
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Laws prohibiting deceptive trade practices are intended to prohibit business tactics that mislead the public into purchasing a product or service. Choose a state from the map or a link from the list below for state-specific laws on deceptive trade practices, including laws prohibiting false advertising and odometer tampering.