NCJ Number
46047
Date Published
Unknown
Length
40 pages
Annotation
CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OPERATIVE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES OF THE MARKET PLACE ARE PRESENTED, AND SELF-PROTECTIVE STEPS WHICH THE CONSUMER CAN TAKE IN THE PURCHASING OF VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES ARE LISTED.
Abstract
THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM A VARIETY OF ILLEGAL PRACTICES WHICH CAN BE PERPETRATED ON THE CONSUMER. THIS GUIDE IS ONE SUCH EFFORT. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC GUIDANCE ARE GIVEN TO CONSUMERS SO AS TO HELP THEM PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM UNSCRUPULOUS MARKETING PRACTICES, AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES ARE SET FORTH FOR DEALING WITH SITUATIONS WHERE EXPLOITATION HAS OCCURRED. THE MARKETING AREAS CONSIDERED ARE UNSOLICITED MERCHANDISE; DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES; MOBILE HOMES; TRUTH-IN-LENDING; FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT; HOLDER IN DUE COURSE; INTEREST; WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES; LANDLORD/TENANT; HOME IMPROVEMENT; NEW CAR/USED CAR; AUTO REPAIR SHOPS; SHOPPING BY MAIL; MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION SALES; AND CHARITIES. SELF-IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES ARE ALSO GIVEN CONSIDERATION. THE STEPS REQUIRED FOR BRINGING A SMALL CLAIMS COURT CASE ARE ALSO DELINEATED.