16 CFR 461.2 - Impersonation of government prohibited.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 16 - Commercial Practices last revised: Nov 20, 2024

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§ 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).

authority: Authority: 15 U.S.C. 41 through 58

source: 89 FR 15030, Mar. 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 16 CFR 461.2