§ 465.8 Misuse of fake indicators of social media influence.
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It is an unfair or deceptive act or practice and a violation of this part for anyone to:
(a) Sell or distribute fake indicators of social media influence that they knew or should have known to be fake and that can be used by individuals or businesses to materially misrepresent their influence or importance for a commercial purpose; or
(b) Purchase or procure fake indicators of social media influence that they knew or should have known to be fake and that materially misrepresent their influence or importance for a commercial purpose.
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