48-603C. UNCONSCIONABLE METHODS, ACTS OR PRACTICES. (1) Any unconscionable method, act or practice in the conduct of any trade or commerce violates the provisions of this chapter whether it occurs before, during, or after the conduct of the trade or commerce.
(2) In determining whether a method, act or practice is unconscionable, the following circumstances shall be taken into consideration by the court:
(a) Whether the alleged violator knowingly or with reason to know, took advantage of a consumer reasonably unable to protect his interest because of physical infirmity, ignorance, illiteracy, inability to understand the language of the agreement or similar factor;
(b) Whether, at the time the consumer transaction was entered into, the alleged violator knew or had reason to know that the price grossly exceeded the price at which similar goods or services were readily available in similar transactions by similar persons, although price alone is insufficient to prove an unconscionable method, act or practice;
(c) Whether the alleged violator knowingly or with reason to know, induced the consumer to enter into a transaction that was excessively one-sided in favor of the alleged violator;
(d) Whether the sales conduct or pattern of sales conduct would outrage or offend the public conscience, as determined by the court.
History:
[48-603C, added 1990, ch. 273, sec. 3, p. 769.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 48 - MONOPOLIES AND TRADE PRACTICES
Chapter 6 - CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Section 48-601 - SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSE.
Section 48-603 - UNFAIR METHODS AND PRACTICES.
Section 48-603A - UNFAIR SOLICITATION PRACTICES.
Section 48-603B - UNFAIR TAX RETURN PREPARATION PRACTICES.
Section 48-603C - UNCONSCIONABLE METHODS, ACTS OR PRACTICES.
Section 48-603E - UNFAIR BULK ELECTRONIC MAIL ADVERTISEMENT PRACTICES.
Section 48-603F - MORTGAGE LOAN MODIFICATION FEES.
Section 48-603G - CANCELLATION OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Section 48-604 - INTENT OF LEGISLATURE — ATTORNEY GENERAL TO MAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section 48-605 - EXCEPTIONS TO CHAPTER.
Section 48-606 - PROCEEDINGS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Section 48-607 - ADDITIONAL RELIEF BY COURT AUTHORIZED.
Section 48-608 - LOSS FROM PURCHASE OR LEASE — ACTUAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
Section 48-610 - VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE — DISTRICT COURT APPROVAL.
Section 48-611 - INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND BY ATTORNEY GENERAL — REPORT REQUIRED.
Section 48-612 - ADDITIONAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Section 48-613 - SERVICE OF NOTICE.
Section 48-614 - FAILURE TO OBEY ATTORNEY GENERAL — APPLICATION TO DISTRICT COURT.
Section 48-615 - VIOLATION OF INJUNCTION — CIVIL PENALTY.
Section 48-616 - FORFEITURE OF CORPORATE FRANCHISE.
Section 48-617 - LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS — DUTIES.