Article 15. DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICES  


Part 1. UNIFORM DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT
§ 10-1-370. Short title
§ 10-1-371. Definitions
§ 10-1-372. When trade practices are deceptive; common-law and other remedies unaffected
§ 10-1-373. Enjoining deceptive trade practices; costs and attorney's fees; relief cumulative
§ 10-1-374. Exemptions from part
§ 10-1-375. Uniform construction of part
Part 1A. ADMINISTRATIVE RESOLUTION
§ 10-1-380. Administrator defined
§ 10-1-381. Final order; collection of judgment; disbursement of funds, consumer preventive education plan
§ 10-1-382. Collection fees; reports
Part 2. FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES ACT
§ 10-1-390. Short title
§ 10-1-391. Purpose and construction of part
§ 10-1-392. Definitions; when intentional violation occurs
§ 10-1-393. Unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful; examples
§ 10-1-393.1. Office supply transactions; solicitations for telephone directory listings
§ 10-1-393.2. Requirements for health spas
§ 10-1-393.3. Prohibited use of purchaser's credit card information by merchant
§ 10-1-393.4. Pricing practices during state of emergency
§ 10-1-393.5. Prohibited telemarketing, Internet activities, or home repair
§ 10-1-393.6. Unlawful telemarketing transactions; criminal penalty
§ 10-1-393.7. Solicitation during final illness; penalty
§ 10-1-393.8. Protection from disclosure of an individual's social security number
§ 10-1-393.9. Registration of private child support collectors; surety bond or alternative
§ 10-1-393.10. Filing of contracts for collection; requirements for contracts; role of collector; cancellation of contract; forwarding of payments
§ 10-1-393.11. Display of disclosure statement concerning kosher foods; required information; exception
§ 10-1-393.12. Definitions; contract with residential roofing contractor
§ 10-1-393.13. Oversight by administrator of certain telemarketing practices; definitions; conduct by telephone solicitors; class actions
§ 10-1-394. Adoption of federal rules prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices; application of Chapter 13 of Title 50
§ 10-1-395. Appointment and duties of administrator; Consumer Advisory Board; relations with other regulatory agencies
§ 10-1-396. Acts exempt from part
§ 10-1-397. Authority of administrator to issue cease and desist order or impose civil penalty; judicial relief; receivers
§ 10-1-397.1. Initiation or intervention by administrator
§ 10-1-398. Stay of cease and desist order; hearing
§ 10-1-398.1. Appeal from order of administrator
§ 10-1-399. Civil or equitable remedies by individuals
§ 10-1-400. Limitation on recovery in case of bona fide error
§ 10-1-401. Limitation of actions; right to set off damages or penalties not limited
§ 10-1-402. Assurances of voluntary compliance
§ 10-1-403. Investigations; demands for evidence
§ 10-1-404. Administrator's subpoena and hearing powers; procedural rules; court enforcement orders; self-incrimination; confidentiality
§ 10-1-405. Civil penalties; individual liability
§ 10-1-406. Duty of prosecuting attorneys
§ 10-1-407. Part not exclusive
Part 3. MULTILEVEL DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES; SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
§ 10-1-410. Definitions
§ 10-1-411. Prohibited activities by multilevel distribution company or participant in marketing program; disclosure statement
§ 10-1-412. When bond or trust account required; escrow account required
§ 10-1-413. Required disclosures; updating; form of notice
§ 10-1-414. Prohibited acts by sellers
§ 10-1-415. Contracts to be in writing; delivery of copy; required provisions; cancellation rights
§ 10-1-416. Appointment of Secretary of State as agent for service of process
§ 10-1-417. Purchaser and participant remedies; violations as unfair or deceptive acts; penalty
Part 4. FALSE ADVERTISING
§ 10-1-420. Advertising without intending to sell on stated terms; disclaimers as to availability
§ 10-1-421. False or fraudulent statements in advertising prohibited; broadcaster or publisher acting in good faith excepted; penalties
§ 10-1-422. Degree to be designated in advertisements using "Doctor" or "Dr."; penalty for violation
§ 10-1-423. Enjoining prohibited advertising
§ 10-1-424. Misrepresenting nature of business
§ 10-1-425. Misrepresenting ownership in advertising liquidation, auction, or going-out-of-business sale prohibited
§ 10-1-426. Penalty for violations of Code Sections 10-1-424 and 10-1-425; broadcasters and publishers acting in good faith excepted
§ 10-1-427. False advertising of legal services; exemption for broadcasters or publishers acting in good faith; complaints; violation of cease and desist order.
Part 5. LIMITED EDITION ART REPRODUCTIONS
§ 10-1-430. Definitions
§ 10-1-431. Advertising and sale of multiples
§ 10-1-432. Descriptive information
§ 10-1-433. Warranties
§ 10-1-434. Remedies not exclusive
§ 10-1-435. Civil remedies for violations
§ 10-1-436. Civil penalties; injunctions
§ 10-1-437. Exemptions
Part 6. DISASTER RELATED VIOLATIONS
§ 10-1-438. Definitions; disaster related violations of Part 1, 2, or 4 of this article; civil penalties; cause of action for damages and attorney's fees

REFS & ANNOS

TITLE 10 Chapter 1 Article 15 NOTE

CROSS REFERENCES. --Misidentification of onions as Vidalia onions, § 2-14-130, et seq. Restrictions on sale of goods manufactured by inmates of county correctional institutions, § 42-5-60.
 
LAW REVIEWS. --For note on 1995 amendments and enactments of sections in this article, see 12 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 31 (1995).