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Matched Legal Cases: ['§21', '§2', '§91', '§9', '§11', '§141']

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Massachusetts Deceptive Trade Practices Laws Many state business laws prohibit practices considered "deceptive" to consumers, such as rolling back the odometer on a used car or using false advertising. Unlike many other states, Massachusetts adheres to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Under Massachusetts deceptive trade practice laws a party can be held liable for three-times damages for rolling back an odometer.
Deceptive Trade Practices Laws in Massachusetts
The basic provisions of Massachusetts' deceptive trade practice laws are listed in the following chart, with links to relevant sources below.
Yes (Ch.93A §21)
Unlawful (Ch. 93A §2); (Ch. 266 §91, et seq.)
Attorney general; private parties (Ch. 93A §9)
Injunction, double or treble damages, attorney's fees and costs (Ch. 93A §11)
Yes, liable for three times actual damages or $1,500, whichever is greater; attorney's fees; (Ch. 266 §141A) criminal penalty of $500 to $1000 and 30 days to 2 yrs. imprisonment
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