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Consumer Protection Law
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A multitude of federal statutes cover consumer protection issues. Below is a selected list and links to access these statutes across platforms.
Consumer Leasing Act of 1976, Pub. L. 94-240, codified at 15 U.S.C. 1667 et seq.
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Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Titles X and XIV, Pub. L. No. 111-203, codified at 12 U.S.C. 5301, §§ 5481-5603, et. seq.
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Fair Credit Reporting Act, Pub. L. 90-321, Title VI, codified at 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Pub. L. 90-321, Title VIII, codified at 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.
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Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Pub. L. 106-102, codified at 15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq. and at 15 U.S.C. 6821
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Truth in Lending Act, Pub. L. 90-321, as codified at 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.
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Michie's West Virginia Code. on Lexis+
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West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, Chapter 46A
Chapter 46A on Westlaw
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Federal regulations specifically pertaining to consumer protection.
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Title 12 C.F.R. § 1002 et. seq.
The rules and regulations of the Consumer Financial Protection Board
Title 16 C.F.R.
Includes the Federal Trade Commission's and Consumer Protection Safety Commission's rules and regulating various commercial practices effecting consumers.
Title 17 C.F.R. § 160 et. seq.
Includes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations covering Gramm-Leach-Billey Act consumer privacy protections.
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