Vermont § 2480e - Consumer consent
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2480e — Consumer consent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2480e. Consumer consent
- (a) A person shall not obtain the credit report of a consumer unless: (1) the report is obtained in response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to
issue such an order; or (2) the person has secured the consent of the consumer, and the report is used for the
purpose consented to by the consumer. (b) Credit reporting agencies shall adopt reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible
compliance with subsection (a) of this section. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect: (1) the ability of a person who has secured the consent of the consumer pursuant to subdivision
(a)(2) of this section to include in his or her request to the consumer permission
to also obtain credit reports, in connection with the same transaction or extension
of credit, for the purpose of reviewing the account, increasing the credit line on
the account, for the purpose of taking collection action on the account, or for other
legitimate purposes associated with the account; and (2) the use of credit information for the purpose of prescreening, as defined and permitted
from time to time by the Federal Trade Commission. (Added 1991, No. 246 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2480e
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2480e cover?
Section 2480e ("Consumer consent") 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 § 2480e?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 2480e" (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 § 2480e apply to my situation?
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