CFR Part 461

CFR Part 461
in effect

16 C.F.R. § 461.1 Definitions.

As used in this part: Business means a corporation, partnership, association, or any other entity that provides goods or services, including not-for-profit entities. Government includes federal, state, local, and tribal governments as well as agencies and departments thereof. Materially means likely to affect a person's choice of, or conduct regarding, goods or services. Officer includes executives, officials, employees, and agents.

16 C.F.R. § 461.2 Impersonation of government 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 government entity 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 government entity or officer thereof, in or affecting commerce as commerce is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44).

16 C.F.R. § 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).

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