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16 CFR 461.2: Impersonation of government prohibited.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 16—Commercial Practices
- CHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
- SUBCHAPTER D—TRADE REGULATION RULES
- PART 461—RULE ON IMPERSONATION OF GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESSES
It is a violation of this part, and an unfair or deceptive act or practice to:
(a) materially and falsely pose as, directly or by implication, a government entity or officer thereof, in or affecting commerce as commerce is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44); or
(b) materially misrepresent, directly or by implication, affiliation with, including endorsement or sponsorship by, a government entity or officer thereof, in or affecting commerce as commerce is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44).
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