Idaho Code
Chapter 6 - CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Section 48-618 - CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.

48-618. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This act is to be construed uniformly with federal law and regulations. In any action instituted under this act it shall be an absolute defense to show the challenged practices are subject to and comply with statutes administrated by the federal trade commission, or any duties, regulations or decisions interpreting such statutes.

History:
[48-618, added 1971, ch. 181, sec. 18, p. 847.]

Structure Idaho Code

Idaho Code

Title 48 - MONOPOLIES AND TRADE PRACTICES

Chapter 6 - CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Section 48-601 - SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSE.

Section 48-602 - DEFINITIONS.

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 48-603D - UNFAIR TELEPHONE SERVICES — UNORDERED GOODS AND SERVICES — DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMERS.

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.

Section 48-618 - CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.

Section 48-619 - LIMITATION OF ACTION.