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Subchapter I

Federal Trade Commission

41Federal Trade Commission established; membership; vacancies; seal 42Employees; expenses 43Office and place of meeting 44Definitions 45Unfair methods of competition unlawful; prevention by Commission 45aLabels on products 45bConsumer review protection 45cUnfair and deceptive acts and practices relating to circumvention of ticket access control measures 45dUnfair or deceptive acts or practices with respect to substance use disorder treatment service and products 45eOffice for the prevention of fraud targeting seniors 45fCollection, verification, and disclosure of information by online marketplaces to inform consumers 46Additional powers of Commission 46aConcurrent resolution essential to authorize investigations 47Reference of suits under antitrust statutes to Commission 48Information and assistance from departments 49Documentary evidence; depositions; witnesses 50Offenses and penalties 51Effect on other statutory provisions 52Dissemination of false advertisements 53False advertisements; injunctions and restraining orders 54False advertisements; penalties 55Additional definitions 56Commencement, defense, intervention and supervision of litigation and appeal by Commission or Attorney General 57Separability clause 57aUnfair or deceptive acts or practices rulemaking proceedings 57a–1Omitted 57bCivil actions for violations of rules and cease and desist orders respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices 57b–1Civil investigative demands 57b–2Confidentiality 57b–2aConfidentiality and delayed notice of compulsory process for certain third parties 57b–2bProtection for voluntary provision of information 57b–3Rulemaking process 57b–4Good faith reliance on actions of Board of Governors 57b–5Agricultural cooperatives 57cAuthorization of appropriations 57c–1Staff exchanges 57c–2Reimbursement of expenses 58Short title