8 chapters · 167 sections in this title.
12A V.I.C. § 301 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “The Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act”.
12A V.I.C. § 302 Purpose; rules of construction
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The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the consuming public from deceptive and unfair acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.
12A V.I.C. § 303 Definitions
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(a) “Advertisement” means any public offer of merchandise with the purpose of attracting the attention of the consumer, whether through the press, handbills or other publications, radio, television, or any other informative media. (b) “Chain referral sale” means the provision or …
12A V.I.C. § 304 Deceptive business acts or practices; chain referral sales; pyramid sales
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It is unlawful for any person to engage in unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive trade acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. In construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission and the …