Federal Trade Commission Proposed Rule

2023-06537: Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses

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Summary

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a trade regulation rule entitled "Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses," which would prohibit the impersonation of government, businesses, or their officials. In response to the notice of proposed rulemaking, a commenter requested an informal hearing. The informal hearing will be conducted virtually on May 4, 2023, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, and the presiding officer will be the Commission's Chief Administrative Law Judge, D. Michael Chappell.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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