Can I advertise my products or services without violating truth-in-advertising laws in New Hampshire? What are the requirements?

To advertise products or services in New Hampshire without violating truth-in-advertising laws, businesses must ensure that their claims are truthful and accurate, any necessary disclosures are clear and conspicuous, pricing information is honest, and no unfair or deceptive practices are used. Additionally, businesses must comply with any specific industry regulations that apply to their products or services ^{[1.1][1.3][1.12]}.

It is important to note that violating these requirements can result in penalties. Whosoever shall knowingly violate any of the provisions of RSA 660:1-660:16 shall be guilty of a violation ^[1.2]. Furthermore, certain industries may have specific regulations that must be followed when advertising products or services. For example, the advertising of maple syrup in New Hampshire is subject to specific regulations ^[1.3].

In summary, businesses must ensure that their advertising claims are truthful and accurate, any necessary disclosures are clear and conspicuous, pricing information is honest, and no unfair or deceptive practices are used. Additionally, businesses must comply with any specific industry regulations that apply to their products or services to avoid penalties ^{[1.1][1.2][1.3][1.12]}.

Source(s):

• [1.1] New Hampshire Products.
• [1.2] Penalty for Violating Requirements.
• [1.3] Advertising.
• [1.1] New Hampshire Estuaries Project.
• [1.12] Advertising Restrictions.

Jurisdiction

New Hampshire

• General