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Code · CFR · Title 16 — Commercial Practices · Part 461 — Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses · § 461.2

§ 461.2. Impersonation of government prohibited.

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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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