The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is the only federal agency with
both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors
of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement;
advances consumers’ interests by sharing its expertise with
federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government
agencies.
The FTC has published the guidelines governing the advertising and
sale of merchandise at the below link:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/ad-faqs.shtm
It is the seller's obligation to know the guidelines regarding the
products that they sell.
WaZooie will remove listings that are obviously not in compliance
or may require proof that the item is as the seller has advertised.
This includes but is not limited to the categorization of the item.
Native American Items
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board, an agency located in the U.S. Department
of the Interior, was created by Congress to promote the economic development
of American Indians and Alaska Natives through the expansion of the
Indian arts and crafts market. A top priority of the IACB is the implementation
and enforcement of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, a truth-in-advertising
law that provides criminal and civil penalties for marketing products
as "Indian-made" when such products are not made by Indians,
as defined by the Act which is located at the below link:
http://www.doi.gov/iacb/act.html
In 1935, the Department of the Interior saw fit to have Congress create
a law in addition to the copyright laws that existed in the day, to
protect the work of Native American artisans.
Indian Arts Act of 1935 (From the Department of the Interior)
[Public-No. 355-74th Congress]
[S. 2203] SEC. 5.
http://www.doi.gov/iacb/iaca35.html
WaZooie will remove listings that are obviously not in compliance
or may require proof that the item is authentic. This includes but
is not limited to the categorization of the item.
Info about listing coins & paper money
that is important for sellers to know:
Many countries strictly prohibit the sale of counterfeit currency
and stamps. They also strictly prohibit the sale of equipment designed
to make illegal products. WaZooie does not allow illegal items to
be listed.
Listing replica coins is allowed as long
as they are clearly marked as such. Ex: replica, copy, reproduction
Laws you should know:
http://www.secretservice.gov/money_illustrations.shtml
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/15/2106.html
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/472.html
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/486.html
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/474.html
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