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California Civil Code

§ 1770

CIV § 1770 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 3 · Title 1.5 · Part 4 · Ch. 3
(a)The unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices listed in this subdivision undertaken by any person in a transaction intended to result or that results in the sale or lease of goods or services to any consumer are unlawful:
(1)Passing off goods or services as those of another.
(2)Misrepresenting the source, sponsorship, approval, or certification of goods or services.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 24. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026.

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