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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 16 - Commercial Practices |
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Chapter I—Federal Trade Commission |
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SubChapter D—Trade Regulation Rules |
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Part 461 - Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses |
§ 461.3 - Impersonation of businesses prohibited.
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§ 461.3 Impersonation of businesses prohibited.
It is a violation of this part, and an unfair or deceptive act or practice to:
(a) materially and falsely pose as, directly or by implication, a business or officer thereof, in or affecting commerce as commerce is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44); or
(b) materially misrepresent, directly or by implication, affiliation with, including endorsement or sponsorship by, a business or officer thereof, in or affecting commerce as commerce is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44).