§ 56.69 - Misrepresentation, deceptive, or fraudulent act or practice.  


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  • § 56.69 Misrepresentation, deceptive, or fraudulent act or practice.

    Any willful misrepresentation or any deceptive or fraudulent act or practice found to be made or committed by any person in connection with:

    (a) The making or filing of an application for any grading service, appeal, or regrading service;

    (b) The making of the product accessible for sampling or grading;

    (c) The making, issuing, or using or attempting to issue or use any grading certificate, symbol, stamp, label, seal, or identification authorized pursuant to the regulations in this part;

    (d) The use of the terms “United States” or “U.S.” in conjunction with the grade of the product;

    (e) The use of any of the aforesaid terms or any official stamp, symbol, label, seal, or identification in the labeling or advertising of any product.

    [71 FR 42011, July 24, 2006]