16 CFR 464.3

§ 464.3 Misleading fees prohibited.

United States · 16 CFR — Commercial Practices · Status: effective

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Citation: 16 CFR 464.3, § 464.3 Misleading fees prohibited, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/64594
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In any offer, display, or advertisement for a covered good or service it is an unfair and deceptive practice and a violation of this part for any business to misrepresent any fee or charge, including: the nature, purpose, amount, or refundability of any fee or charge; and the identity of the good or service for which the fee or charge is imposed.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.