A deceptive trade practice is a deliberate act orchestrated by a corporation meant to purposefully mislead the consumer or public. The law that primarily regulates deceptive practices in Virginia is the Virginia Consumer Protection Act of 1977. The law bans false advertising and other actions that are designed to intentionally mislead a person. In the commonwealth, while Virginia officials can file a suit under this law, the commonwealth also allows individuals to file suit as well. The law lists about 50 different acts that it would consider to be a deceptive act.