16 CFR Part 461 — Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses

PART 461—RULE ON IMPERSONATION OF GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESSES Authority: Authority: 15 U.S.C. 41 through 58. Source: 89 FR 15030, Mar. 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted. § 461.1 Definitions. As used in this part: Business Government Materially Officer § 461.2 Impersonation of government prohibited. 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 (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 § 461.3 Impersonation of businesses prohibited. 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 business 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 business 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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