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15 U.S.C. § 43 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 43. Office and place of meeting
The principal office of the Commission shall be in the city of Washington, but it may meet and exercise all its powers at any other place. The Commission may, by one or more of its members, or by such examiners as it may designate, prosecute any inquiry necessary to its duties in any part of the United States.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 3, 38 Stat. 719.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of Federal Trade Commission, with certain exceptions, to Chairman of such Commission, see Reorg. Plan No. 8 of 1950, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3175, 64 Stat. 1264, set out under section 41 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 45a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 45a. Labels on products
To the extent any person introduces, delivers for introduction, sells, advertises, or offers for sale in commerce a product with a “Made in the U.S.A.” or “Made in America” label, or the equivalent thereof, in order to represent that such product was in whole or substantial part of domestic origin, such label shall be consistent with decisions and orders of the Federal Trade Commission issued pursuant to section 45 of this title. This section only applies to such labels. Nothing in this section shall preclude the application of other provisions of law relating to labeling. The Commission may periodically consider an appropriate percentage of imported components which may be included in the product and still be reasonably consistent with such decisions and orders. Nothing in this section shall preclude use of such labels for products that contain imported components under the label when the label also discloses such information in a clear and conspicuous manner. The Commission shall administer this section pursuant to section 45 of this title and may from time to time issue rules pursuant to section 553 of title 5 for such purpose. If a rule is issued, such violation shall be treated by the Commission as a violation of a rule under section 57a of this title regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. This section shall be effective upon publication in the Federal Register of a Notice of the provisions of this section. The Commission shall publish such notice within six months after September 13, 1994.
(Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXII, § 320933, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2135.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, and not as part of the Federal Trade Commission Act which comprises this subchapter.
15 U.S.C. § 46a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 46a. Concurrent resolution essential to authorize investigations
After June 16, 1933, no new investigations shall be initiated by the Commission as the result of a legislative resolution, except the same be a concurrent resolution of the two Houses of Congress.
(June 16, 1933, ch. 101, § 1, 48 Stat. 291.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the Federal Trade Commission Act which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of Federal Trade Commission, with certain exceptions, to Chairman of such Commission, see Reorg. Plan No. 8 of 1950, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3175, 64 Stat. 1264, set out under section 41 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 47 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 47. Reference of suits under antitrust statutes to Commission
In any suit in equity brought by or under the direction of the Attorney General as provided in the antitrust Acts, the court may, upon the conclusion of the testimony therein, if it shall be then of opinion that the complainant is entitled to relief, refer said suit to the Commission, as a master in chancery, to ascertain and report an appropriate form of decree therein. The Commission shall proceed upon such notice to the parties and under such rules of procedure as the court may prescribe, and upon the coming in of such report such exceptions may be filed and such proceedings had in relation thereto as upon the report of a master in other equity causes, but the court may adopt or reject such report, in whole or in part, and enter such decree as the nature of the case may in its judgment require.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 7, 38 Stat. 722.)
heading: References in Text
text: The words “In any suit in equity brought by or under the direction of the Attorney General as provided in the antitrust Acts” have reference to actions under sections 4, 9, and 25 of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of Federal Trade Commission, with certain exceptions, to Chairman of such Commission, see Reorg. Plan No. 8 of 1950, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3175, 64 Stat. 1264, set out under section 41 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 48 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 48. Information and assistance from departments
The several departments and bureaus of the Government when directed by the President shall furnish the Commission, upon its request, all records, papers, and information in their possession relating to any corporation subject to any of the provisions of this subchapter, and shall detail from time to time such officials and employees to the Commission as he may direct.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 8, 38 Stat. 722.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of Federal Trade Commission, with certain exceptions, to Chairman of such Commission, see Reorg. Plan No. 8 of 1950, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3175, 64 Stat. 1264, set out under section 41 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 51 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 51. Effect on other statutory provisions
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent or interfere with the enforcement of the provisions of the antitrust Acts or the Acts to regulate commerce, nor shall anything contained in this subchapter be construed to alter, modify, or repeal the said antitrust Acts or the Acts to regulate commerce or any part or parts thereof.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 11, 38 Stat. 724.)
15 U.S.C. § 52 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 52. Dissemination of false advertisements
(a) Unlawfulness
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, or corporation to disseminate, or cause to be disseminated, any false advertisement—
(1) By United States mails, or in or having an effect upon commerce, by any means, for the purpose of inducing, or which is likely to induce, directly or indirectly the purchase of food, drugs, devices, services, or cosmetics; or
(2) By any means, for the purpose of inducing, or which is likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase in or having an effect upon commerce, of food, drugs, devices, services, or cosmetics.
(b) Unfair or deceptive act or practice
The dissemination or the causing to be disseminated of any false advertisement within the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice in or affecting commerce within the meaning of section 45 of this title.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 12, as added Mar. 21, 1938, ch. 49, § 4, 52 Stat. 114; amended Pub. L. 93–637, title II, § 201(c), Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2193; Pub. L. 103–297, § 8, Aug. 16, 1994, 108 Stat. 1550.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–297 inserted “services,” after “devices,” in pars. (1) and (2).
1975—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–637 substituted “in or having an effect upon commerce,” for “in commerce”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93–637 substituted “in or affecting commerce” for “in commerce”.
15 U.S.C. § 57 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 57. Separability clause
If any provision of this subchapter, or the application thereof to any person, partnership, or corporation, or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this subchapter, and the application of such provisions to any other person, partnership, corporation, or circumstance, shall not be affected thereby.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 17, as added Mar. 21, 1938, ch. 49, § 4, 52 Stat. 114.)
15 U.S.C. § 57a–1 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 57a–1. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–252, § 21(a)–(h), May 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 393; H. Res. 549, Mar. 25, 1980; Pub. L. 98–620, title IV, § 402(13), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3358, provided procedures for review by Congress of final rules promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission.
heading: Effective Date; Termination Date
text: Pub. L. 96–252, § 21(i), May 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 396, provided that: “The provisions of this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [May 28, 1980] and shall cease to have any force or effect after September 30, 1982.”
Pub. L. 97–377, title I, § 101(d), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1870, provided in part that notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of section 21 of the Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act of 1980 [Pub. L. 96–252], which enacted this section and enacted provisions set out as a note under this section, were extended until Sept. 30, 1983, notwithstanding section 21(i) of such Act.
15 U.S.C. § 57b–4 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 57b–4. Good faith reliance on actions of Board of Governors
(a) “Board of Governors” defined
For purposes of this section, the term “Board of Governors’ means the Board of Governors” of the Federal Reserve System.
(b) Use as defense
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if—
(1) any person, partnership, or corporation engages in any conduct or practice which allegedly constitutes a violation of any Federal law with respect to which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has rulemaking authority; and
(2) such person, partnership, or corporation engaged in such conduct or practice in good faith reliance upon, and in conformity with, any rule, regulation, statement of interpretation, or statement of approval prescribed or issued by the Board of Governors under such Federal law;
then such good faith reliance shall constitute a defense in any administrative or judicial proceeding commenced against such person, partnership, or corporation by the Commission under this subchapter or in any administrative or judicial proceeding commenced against such person, partnership, or corporation by the Attorney General of the United States, upon request made by the Commission, under any provision of law.
(c) Applicability of subsection (b)
The provisions of subsection (b) of this section shall apply regardless of whether any rule, regulation, statement of interpretation, or statement of approval prescribed or issued by the Board of Governors is amended, rescinded, or held to be invalid by judicial authority or any other authority after a person, partnership, or corporation has engaged in any conduct or practice in good faith reliance upon, and in conformity with, such rule, regulation, statement of interpretation, or statement of approval.
(d) Request for issuance of statement or interpretation concerning conduct or practice
If, in any case in which—
(1) the Board of Governors has rulemaking authority with respect to any Federal law; and
(2) the Commission is authorized to enforce the requirements of such Federal law;
any person, partnership, or corporation submits a request to the Board of Governors for the issuance of any statement of interpretation or statement of approval relating to any conduct or practice of such person, partnership, or corporation which may be subject to the requirements of such Federal law, then the Board of Governors shall dispose of such request as soon as practicable after the receipt of such.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 23, as added Pub. L. 96–252, § 16, May 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 390.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective May 28, 1980, see section 23 of Pub. L. 96–252, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 45 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 57b–5 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 57b–5. Agricultural cooperatives
(a) The Commission shall not have any authority to conduct any study, investigation, or prosecution of any agricultural cooperative for any conduct which, because of the provisions of sections 291 and 292 of title 7, is not a violation of any of the antitrust Acts or this subchapter.
(b) The Commission shall not have any authority to conduct any study or investigation of any agricultural marketing orders.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 24, as added Pub. L. 103–312, § 2, Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1691.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 24 of act Sept. 26, 1914, was renumbered section 25 and is classified to section 57c of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 57c–1 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 57c–1. Staff exchanges
(a) In general
The Commission may—
(1) retain or employ officers or employees of foreign government agencies on a temporary basis as employees of the Commission pursuant to section 42 of this title or section 3101 or section 3109 of title 5; and
(2) detail officers or employees of the Commission to work on a temporary basis for appropriate foreign government agencies.
(b) Reciprocity and reimbursement
The staff arrangements described in subsection (a) need not be reciprocal. The Commission may accept payment or reimbursement, in cash or in kind, from a foreign government agency to which this section is applicable, or payment or reimbursement made on behalf of such agency, for expenses incurred by the Commission, its members, and employees in carrying out such arrangements.
(c) Standards of conduct
A person appointed under subsection (a)(1) shall be subject to the provisions of law relating to ethics, conflicts of interest, corruption, and any other criminal or civil statute or regulation governing the standards of conduct for Federal employees that are applicable to the type of appointment.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 25A, as added Pub. L. 109–455, § 9, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3381.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: For repeal of section by section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, see Effective Date of Repeal note below.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Section repealed effective Sept. 30, 2020, see section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, as amended by section 1 of Pub. L. 112–203, set out as a Termination Date of 2006 Amendment note under section 44 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 57c–2 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 57c–2. Reimbursement of expenses
The Commission may accept payment or reimbursement, in cash or in kind, from a domestic or foreign law enforcement agency, or payment or reimbursement made on behalf of such agency, for expenses incurred by the Commission, its members, or employees in carrying out any activity pursuant to a statute administered by the Commission without regard to any other provision of law. Any such payments or reimbursements shall be considered a reimbursement to the appropriated funds of the Commission.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 26, as added Pub. L. 109–455, § 11(2), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3381.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: For repeal of section by section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, see Effective Date of Repeal note below.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 26 of act Sept. 26, 1914, was renumbered section 28 and is classified to section 58 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Section repealed effective Sept. 30, 2020, see section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, as amended by section 1 of Pub. L. 112–203, set out as a Termination Date of 2006 Amendment note under section 44 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 58 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 58. Short title
This subchapter may be cited as the “Federal Trade Commission Act”.
(Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, § 28, formerly § 18, as added Mar. 21, 1938, ch. 49, § 4, 52 Stat. 114; renumbered § 21, Pub. L. 93–637, title II, § 202(a), Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2193; renumbered § 25, Pub. L. 96–252, § 13, May 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 380; renumbered § 26, Pub. L. 103–312, § 2, Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1691; renumbered § 28, Pub. L. 109–455, § 11(1), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3381.)
heading: Amendment of Section
text: For repeal of amendment renumbering this section by section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, see Termination Date of 2006 Amendment note below.
heading: Termination Date of 2006 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 109–455 repealed effective Sept. 30, 2020, and provisions amended by Pub. L. 109–455 to be amended to read as if Pub. L. 109–455 had not been enacted, see section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, as amended by section 1 of Pub. L. 112–203, set out as a note under section 44 of this title.
heading: Short Title of 2006 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 109–455, § 1, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3372, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 57b–2a, 57b–2b, 57c–1, and 57c–2 of this title, amending this section, sections 44, 45, 46, 56, and 57b–2 of this title, and section 3412 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 44 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006’ or the ‘U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006’.”
[Section 1 of Pub. L. 109–455, set out above, repealed effective Sept. 30, 2020, see section 13 of Pub. L. 109–455, as amended by section 1 of Pub. L. 112–203, set out as a Termination Date of 2006 Amendment note under section 44 of this title.]
heading: Short Title of 1996 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 104–216, § 1, Oct. 1, 1996, 110 Stat. 3019, provided that: “This Act [amending section 57c of this title] may be cited as the ‘Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 1996’.”
heading: Short Title of 1994 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–312, § 1(a), Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1691, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 57b–5 of this title, amending this section and sections 45, 53, 57a, 57b–1, 57b–2, and 57c of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 45 and 57c of this title] may be cited as the ‘Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1994’.”
heading: Short Title of 1980 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 96–252, § 1, May 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 374, provided that “This Act [enacting sections 57a–1 and 57b–1 to 57b–4 of this title, amending this section and sections 45, 46, 50, 57a, and 57c of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 45, 46, 57a, 57a–1, and 57c of this title] may be cited as the ‘Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act of 1980’.”
15 U.S.C. § 61 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 61. Export trade; definitions
The words “export trade” wherever used in this subchapter mean solely trade or commerce in goods, wares, or merchandise exported, or in the course of being exported from the United States or any Territory thereof to any foreign nation; but the words “export trade” shall not be deemed to include the production, manufacture, or selling for consumption or for resale, within the United States or any Territory thereof, of such goods, wares, or merchandise, or any act in the course of such production, manufacture, or selling for consumption or for resale.
The words “trade within the United States” wherever used in this subchapter mean trade or commerce among the several States or in any Territory of the United States, or in the District of Columbia, or between any such Territory and another, or between any such Territory or Territories and any State or States or the District of Columbia, or between the District of Columbia and any State or States.
The word “association” wherever used in this subchapter means any corporation or combination, by contract or otherwise, of two or more persons, partnerships, or corporations.
(Apr. 10, 1918, ch. 50, § 1, 40 Stat. 516.)
15 U.S.C. § 62 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 62. Export trade and antitrust legislation
Nothing contained in the Sherman Act [15 U.S.C. 1 et seq.] shall be construed as declaring to be illegal an association entered into for the sole purpose of engaging in export trade and actually engaged solely in such export trade, or an agreement made or act done in the course of export trade by such association, provided such association, agreement, or act is not in restraint of trade within the United States, and is not in restraint of the export trade of any domestic competitor of such association: Provided, That such association does not, either in the United States or elsewhere, enter into any agreement, understanding, or conspiracy, or do any act which artificially or intentionally enhances or depresses prices within the United States of commodities of the class exported by such association, or which substantially lessens competition within the United States or otherwise restrains trade therein.
(Apr. 10, 1918, ch. 50, § 2, 40 Stat. 517.)
heading: Codification
text: “Sherman Act [15 U.S.C. 1 et seq.]” substituted in text for “Act entitled ‘An Act to protect trade and commerce against unlawful restraints and monopolies,’ approved July second, eighteen hundred and ninety” on authority of the enacting clause of that Act set out as a Short Title note under section 1 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 63 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 63. Acquisition of stock of export trade corporation
Nothing contained in section 18 of this title shall be construed to forbid the acquisition or ownership by any corporation of the whole or any part of the stock or other capital of any corporation organized solely for the purpose of engaging in export trade, and actually engaged solely in such export trade, unless the effect of such acquisition or ownership may be to restrain trade or substantially lessen competition within the United States.
(Apr. 10, 1918, ch. 50, § 3, 40 Stat. 517.)
15 U.S.C. § 64 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 64. Unfair methods of competition in export trade
The prohibition against “unfair methods of competition” and the remedies provided for enforcing said prohibition contained in the Federal Trade Commission Act [15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.] shall be construed as extending to unfair methods of competition used in export trade against competitors engaged in export trade, even though the acts constituting such unfair methods are done without the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
(Apr. 10, 1918, ch. 50, § 4, 40 Stat. 517.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in text, is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: “Federal Trade Commission Act [15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.]” substituted in text for “Act entitled ‘An Act to create a Federal Trade Commission, to define its powers and duties, and for other purposes,’ approved September twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and fourteen” on authority of section 18 of that Act [15 U.S.C. 58].
15 U.S.C. § 66 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 66. Short title
This subchapter may be cited as the “Webb-Pomerene Act”.
(Apr. 10, 1918, ch. 50, § 6, as added Pub. L. 94–435, title III, § 305(c), Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1397.)
15 U.S.C. § 68a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 68a. Misbranding declared unlawful
The introduction, or manufacture for introduction, into commerce, or the sale, transportation, or distribution, in commerce, of any wool product which is misbranded within the meaning of this subchapter or the rules and regulations hereunder, is unlawful and shall be an unfair method of competition, and an unfair and deceptive act or practice, in commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act; and any person who shall manufacture or deliver for shipment or ship or sell or offer for sale in commerce, any such wool product which is misbranded within the meaning of this subchapter and the rules and regulations hereunder is guilty of an unfair method of competition, and an unfair and deceptive act or practice, in commerce within the meaning of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
This section shall not apply—
(a) To any common carrier or contract carrier in respect to a wool product shipped or delivered for shipment in commerce in the ordinary course of its business; or
(b) To any person manufacturing, delivering for shipment, shipping, selling, or offering for sale, for exportation from the United States to any foreign country a wool product branded in accordance with the specifications of the purchaser and in accordance with the laws of such country.
(Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 871, § 3, 54 Stat. 1129.)