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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 57 - Trade Practices and Regulations » Article 5 - Motion Pictures » Section 57-5-15 – [Misrepresentation of box office value; civil liability.]

Any producer and/or distributor, who misrepresents, either orally or otherwise, the merit or box office value of any motion picture or pictures, at the time of sale or lease of any product, or part thereof, shall be held accountable therefor and if such producer and/or distributor shall refuse or fail to make adjustment, the producer and/or distributor shall be civilly liable in damages, both actual and punitive, to the person or persons damaged, including all costs and attorneys’ fees.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 177, § 15; 1941 Comp., § 51-2715; 1953 Comp., § 49-5-15.

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