Vermont § 2453 - Practices prohibited; antitrust and consumer protection
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§ 2453. Practices prohibited; antitrust and consumer protection
- (a) Unfair methods of competition in commerce and unfair or deceptive acts or practices
in commerce are hereby declared unlawful. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that in construing subsection (a) of this section,
the courts of this State will be guided by the construction of similar terms contained
in Section 5(a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act as from time to time amended
by the Federal Trade Commission and the courts of the United States. (c) The Attorney General shall adopt rules, when necessary and proper to carry out the
purposes of this chapter, relating to unfair methods of competition in commerce and
unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce. The rules shall not be inconsistent
with the rules, regulations, and decisions of the Federal Trade Commission and the
federal courts interpreting the Federal Trade Commission Act. (d) Violation of a rule adopted by the Attorney General is prima facie proof of the commission
of an unfair or deceptive act in commerce. (e) The provisions of subsections (a), (c), and (d) of this section shall also be applicable
to real estate transactions. (Added 1967, No. 132, § 1, eff. April 17, 1967; amended 1969, No. 45, § 8, eff. April 4, 1969; 1969, No. 278 (Adj. Sess.); 1973, No. 221 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 7, 1974; 1999, No. 65 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 2011, No. 109 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 8, 2012; 2011, No. 136 (Adj. Sess.), § 1a, eff. May 18, 2012; 2017, No. 74, § 13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2453
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2453 cover?
Section 2453 ("Practices prohibited; antitrust and consumer protection") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 2453?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 2453" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2453 apply to my situation?
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