Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

serving the state of wisconsin since 1839

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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Consumer Law at Your Fingertips

Unfair Business Practices

Fraudulent Representations

Wisconsin Statutes section 100.18 broadly prohibits advertising and sales claims that are “untrue, deceptive or misleading.” This law applies to oral, written, electronic and broadcast claims. Violators may be prosecuted, and there is a private remedy for consumers. For more information, see Consumer Law topic, Advertising and Sales Claims.