Pennsylvania § 4133 - Misrepresentation of price.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4133 — Misrepresentation of price., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4133. Misrepresentation of price.
(a) Pricing.--Whenever any commodity or service is sold or is offered, exposed or advertised for sale by weight, measure or count, the price shall not be misrepresented nor shall the price be represented in any manner calculated or tending to mislead or deceive an actual or prospective purchaser.
(b) Unit of weight.--Whenever an advertised, posted or labeled price per unit of weight, measure or count includes a fraction of a cent, all elements of the fraction shall be prominently displayed, and the numeral or numerals expressing the fraction shall be immediately adjacent to, of the same general design and style as and at least one-half the height and width of the numerals representing the whole cents.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4133
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4133 cover?
Section 4133 ("Misrepresentation of price.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 4133?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 4133 apply to my situation?
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