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RSA 358-A:13 · Interpretation and Construction of Act

Title
XXXI: TRADE AND COMMERCE
Chapter
358-A · REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION
Status
current
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358-A:13 Interpretation and Construction of Act. – It is the intent of the legislature that in any action or prosecution under this chapter, the courts may be guided by the interpretation and construction given Section 5(a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(1)), by the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts. Source. 1975, 417:11, eff. Aug. 15, 1975.

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Source. 1975, 417:11, eff. Aug. 15, 1975.

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  • 1975, 417:11, eff. Aug. 15, 1975

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