Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-110
§8404 Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission
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Summary
The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these rules and will treat anyone who breaks them the same as if they broke the FTC Act rule against unfair or deceptive acts (section 18, 15 U.S.C. 57a). The FTC can use the same powers, procedures, penalties, and protections it uses under the FTC Act. Nothing here limits the Commission’s authority under any other law.
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Title 15, §8404
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(a)In general
Violation of this chapter or any regulation prescribed under this chapter shall be treated as a violation of a rule under section 18 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this chapter in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this chapter.
(b)Penalties
Any person who violates this chapter or any regulation prescribed under this chapter shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act were incorporated in and made part of this chapter.
(c)Authority preserved
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.
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The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of this title and Tables.
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15 U.S.C. § 8404
Title 15, Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110