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15 U.S.C. § 69a — Violations of Federal Trade Commission Act

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15 U.S.C. § 69a — Violations of Federal Trade Commission Act

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**(a) Introduction or manufacture for introduction into commerce, sale, advertising or offering for sale in commerce** The introduction, or manufacture for introduction, into commerce, or the sale, advertising or offering for sale in commerce, or the transportation or distribution in commerce, of any fur product which is misbranded or falsely or deceptively advertised or invoiced, within the meaning of this subchapter or the rules and regulations prescribed under [section 69f(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section69f/b&num=0&edition=prelim), is unlawful and shall be an unfair method of competition, and an unfair and deceptive act or practice, in commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act [[15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section41&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. **(b) Manufacture for sale, sale, advertising, offering for sale, transportation or distribution** The manufacture for sale, sale, advertising, offering for sale, transportation or distribution, of any fur product which is made in whole or in part of fur which has been shipped and received in commerce, and which is misbranded or falsely or deceptively advertised or invoiced, within the meaning of this subchapter or the rules and regulations prescribed under [section 69f(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section69f/b&num=0&edition=prelim), is unlawful and shall be an unfair method of competition, and an unfair and deceptive act or practice, in commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act [[15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section41&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. **(c) Introduction into commerce, sale, advertising or offering for sale in commerce or transportation or distribution** The introduction into commerce, or the sale, advertising or offering for sale in commerce, or the transportation or distribution in commerce, of any fur which is falsely or deceptively advertised or falsely or deceptively invoiced, within the meaning of this subchapter or the rules and regulations prescribed under [section 69f(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section69f/b&num=0&edition=prelim), is unlawful and shall be an unfair method of competition, and an unfair and deceptive act or practice, in commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act [[15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section41&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. **(d) Removal or mutilation of label** Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, it shall be unlawful to remove or mutilate, or cause or participate in the removal or mutilation of, prior to the time any fur product is sold and delivered to the ultimate consumer, any label required by this subchapter to be affixed to such fur product, and any person violating this subsection is guilty of an unfair method of competition, and an unfair or deceptive act or practice, in commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act [[15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section41&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. **(e) Substitution of labels; records** Any person introducing, selling, advertising, or offering for sale, in commerce, or processing for commerce, a fur product, or any person selling, advertising, offering for sale or processing a fur product which has been shipped and received in commerce, may substitute for the label affixed to such product pursuant to [section 69b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section69b&num=0&edition=prelim), a label conforming to the requirements of such section, and such label may show in lieu of the name or other identification shown pursuant to [section 69b(2)(E) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section69b/2/E&num=0&edition=prelim) on the label so removed, the name or other identification of the person making the substitution. Any person substituting a label shall keep such records as will show the information set forth on the label that he removed and the name or names of the person or persons from whom such fur product was received, and shall preserve such records for at least three years. Neglect or refusal to maintain and preserve such records is unlawful, and any person who shall fail to maintain and preserve such records shall forfeit to the United States the sum of $100 for each day of such failure which shall accrue to the United States and be recoverable by a civil action. Any person substituting a label who shall fail to keep and preserve such records, or who shall by such substitution misbrand a fur product, shall be guilty of an unfair method of competition, and an unfair or deceptive act or practice, in commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act [[15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section41&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. **(f) Application of section to common carrier or freight forwarder** Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section shall not apply to any common carrier, contract carrier or freight forwarder in respect of a fur product or fur shipped, transported, or delivered for shipment in commerce in the ordinary course of business. **(g) Exemption for particular sales** No provision of this subchapter shall apply to a fur product— (1) the fur of which was obtained from an animal through trapping or hunting; and (2) when sold in a face to face transaction at a place such as a residence, craft fair, or other location used on a temporary or short term basis, by the person who trapped or hunted the animal, where the revenue from the sale of apparel or fur products is not the primary source of income of such person.

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15 U.S.C. § 41 — Federal Trade Commission established; membership; vacancies; seal

A commission is created and established, to be known as the Federal Trade Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission), which shall be composed of five Commissioners, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Not more than three of the Commissioners shall be members of the same political party. The first Commissioners appointed shall continue in office for terms of three, four, five, six, and seven years, respectively, from September 26, 1914, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of seven years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the Commissioner whom he shall succeed: Provided, however, That upon the expiration of his term of office a Commissioner shall continue to serve until his successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified..11 So in original. The President shall choose a chairman from the Commission’s membership. No Commissioner shall engage in any other business, vocation, or employment. Any Commissioner may be removed by the President for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. A vacancy in the Commission shall not impair the right of the remaining Commissioners to exercise all the powers of the Commission.

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15 U.S.C. § 69b — Misbranded fur products

For the purposes of this subchapter, a fur product shall be considered to be misbranded— (1) if it is falsely or deceptively labeled or otherwise falsely or deceptively identified, or if the label contains any form of misrepresentation or deception, directly or by implication, with respect to such fur product; (2) if there is not affixed to the fur product a label showing in words and figures plainly legible— (A) the name or names (as set forth in the Fur Products Name Guide) of the animal or animals that produced the fur, and such qualifying statement as may be required pursuant to [section 69e(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section69e/c&num=0&edition=prelim); (B) that the fur product contains or is composed of used fur, when such is the fact; (C) that the fur product contains or is composed of bleached, dyed, or otherwise artificially colored fur, when such is the fact; (D) that the fur product is composed in whole or in substantial part of paws, tails, bellies, or waste fur, when such is the fact; (E) the name, or other identification issued and registered by the Commission, of one or more of the persons who manufacture such fur product for introduction into commerce, introduce it into commerce, sell it in commerce, advertise or offer it for sale in commerce, or transport or distribute it in commerce; (F) the name of the country of origin of any imported furs used in the fur product; (3) if the label required by paragraph (2)(A) of this section sets forth the name or names of any animal or animals other than the name or names provided for in such paragraph.

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15 U.S.C. § 69 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter— **(a)** The term “person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, business trust, or any organized group of any of the foregoing. **(b)** The term “fur” means any animal skin or part thereof with hair, fleece, or fur fibers attached thereto, either in its raw or processed state, but shall not include such skins as are to be converted into leather or which in processing shall have the hair, fleece, or fur fiber completely removed. **(c)** The term “used fur” means fur in any form which has been worn or used by an ultimate consumer. **(d)** The term “fur product” means any article of wearing apparel made in whole or in part of fur or used fur. **(e)** The term “waste fur” means the ears, throats, or scrap pieces which have been severed from the animal pelt, and shall include mats or plates made therefrom. **(f)** The term “invoice” means a written account, memorandum, list, or catalog, which is issued in connection with any commercial dealing in fur products or furs, and describes the particulars of any fur products or furs, transported or delivered to a purchaser, consignee, factor, bailee, correspondent, or agent, or any other person who is engaged in dealing commercially in fur products or furs. **(g)** The term “Commission” means the Federal Trade Commission. **(h)** The term “Federal Trade Commission Act” means the Act entitled “An Act to create a Federal Trade Commission, to define its powers and duties, and for other purposes”, approved September 26, 1914, as amended [[15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section41&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. **(i)** The term “Fur Products Name Guide” means the register issued by the Commission pursuant to [section 69e of this

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15 U.S.C. § 69h — Guaranty

**(a) Avoidance of liability; requirements** No person shall be guilty under [section 69a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section69a&num=0&edition=prelim) if he establishes a guaranty received in good faith signed by and containing the name and address of the person residing in the United States by whom the fur product or fur guaranteed was manufactured or from whom it was received, that said fur product is not misbranded or that said fur product or fur is not falsely advertised or invoiced under the provisions of this subchapter. Such guaranty shall be either (1) a separate guaranty specifically designating the fur product or fur guaranteed, in which case it may be on the invoice or other paper relating to such fur product or fur; or (2) a continuing guaranty filed with the Commission applicable to any fur product or fur handled by a guarantor, in such form as the Commission by rules and regulations may prescribe. **(b) Furnishing false guaranty** It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish, with respect to any fur product or fur, a false guaranty (except a person relying upon a guaranty to the same effect received in good faith signed by and containing the name and address of the person residing in the United States by whom the fur product or fur guaranteed was manufactured or from whom it was received) with reason to believe the fur product or fur falsely guaranteed may be introduced, sold, transported, or distributed in commerce, and any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of an unfair method of competition, and an unfair or deceptive act or practice, in commerce within the meaning of the Federal Trade Commission Act [[15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:U

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15 U.S.C. § 41 — Federal Trade Commission established;

Page 48 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 41 1 So in original. Sec. 74. Rules and regulations. 75. Retaliation against country prohibiting im- portations. 76. Retaliation against restriction of importa- tions in time of war. 77. Discrimination against neutral Americans in time of war. SUBCHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION § 41. Federal Trade Commission established; membership; vacancies; seal A commission is created and established, to be known as the Federal Trade Commission (here- inafter referred to as the Commission), which shall be composed of five Commissioners, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Not more than three of the Commissioners shall be mem- bers of the same political party. The first Com- missioners appointed shall continue in office for terms of three, four, five, six, and seven years, respectively, from September 26, 1914, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of seven years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the un- expired term of the Commissioner whom he shall succeed: Provided, however, That upon the expiration of his term of office a Commissioner shall continue to serve until his successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified..1 The President shall choose a chairman from the Commission’s membership. No Commissioner shall engage in any other business, vocation, or employment. Any Commissioner may be re- moved by the President for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. A vacancy in the Commission shall not impair the right of the remaining Commissioners to exercise all the powers of the Commission. The Commission shall have a

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15 U.S.C. § 69a — Violations of Federal Trade Commission

Page 106 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 69 ery for shipment, shipment, sale, or offering for sale any carpets, rugs, mats, or upholsteries, nor to any person manufacturing, delivering for shipment, shipping, selling, or offering for sale any carpets, rugs, mats, or upholsteries. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 871, § 14, 54 Stat. 1133.) SUBCHAPTER IV—LABELING OF FUR PRODUCTS § 69. Definitions As used in this subchapter— (a) The term ‘‘person’’ means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, business trust, or any organized group of any of the fore- going. (b) The term ‘‘fur’’ means any animal skin or part thereof with hair, fleece, or fur fibers at- tached thereto, either in its raw or processed state, but shall not include such skins as are to be converted into leather or which in processing shall have the hair, fleece, or fur fiber com- pletely removed. (c) The term ‘‘used fur’’ means fur in any form which has been worn or used by an ultimate con- sumer. (d) The term ‘‘fur product’’ means any article of wearing apparel made in whole or in part of fur or used fur. (e) The term ‘‘waste fur’’ means the ears, throats, or scrap pieces which have been severed from the animal pelt, and shall include mats or plates made therefrom. (f) The term ‘‘invoice’’ means a written ac- count, memorandum, list, or catalog, which is issued in connection with any commercial deal- ing in fur products or furs, and describes the particulars of any fur products or furs, trans- ported or delivered to a purchaser, consignee, factor, bailee, correspondent, or agent, or any other person who is engaged in dealing commer- cially in fur products or furs. (g) The term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Federal Trade Commission. (h) The term ‘‘Federal Trade Commission Act’’ means

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