California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §19150: Every person who falsely advertises or misrepresents in any way any merchandise coming under the provisions of this chapter either directly or indirectly by any medium of advertising, including false

Misdemeanor

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A person commits a violation by falsely advertising or misrepresenting merchandise through any advertising medium, including false statements on state labels or tags.

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Every person who falsely advertises or misrepresents in any way any merchandise coming under the provisions of this chapter either directly or indirectly by any medium of advertising, including false statements made on the recognized California State labels or any other label or tag attached to the merchandise in question, is guilty of a violation of this chapter.

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