Source: https://www.truthinadvertising.org/georgia/
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Georgia | Truth In Advertising
Who Can You Complain to in Georgia
(404) 651-8600/(800) 869-1123
http://consumer.georgia.gov/consumer-services
Here’s a snapshot of Georgia’s laws regarding deceptive advertising:
Georgia Code § 10-1-372: Lists a number of acts that are deemed deceptive trade practices, including, but not limited to, advertising goods or services with the intent not to sell them as advertised.
Georgia Code§ 10-1-420: Echoes Georgia Code § 10-1-372 (above), and prohibits the use of advertisements when the advertiser has no intent to sell the goods or services as advertised.
Georgia Code § 10-1-421: Prohibits the use of false or fraudulent statements in advertisements.
Some of the penalties that fraudulent or deceptive advertisers may suffer in Georgia include:
Injunction (Georgia Code § 10-1-373) and (§ 10-1-423);
Up to $2,000 for each willful violation of the laws against deceptive advertising (Georgia Code § 10-1-397);
General damages (Georgia Code § 10-1-399);
Exemplary damages when the advertiser intentionally violated the law against deceptive advertising (Georgia Code § 10-1-399).
Small Claims Court in Georgia
For info on how to file a Small Claims lawsuit in Georgia, click here.
Atlanta,GA 30334-9077
**Please note that this page is informational only and does not take the place of legal advice. Please also note that the above summary is meant to provide a brief look at the laws in Georgia, and not a comprehensive list.