Pennsylvania HB783 amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to include environmental marketing claims as unlawful acts.

HB783 amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to include environmental marketing claims as unlawful acts. It defines "environmental marketing claim" as any representation about the environmental attribute of a product or service in connection with its marketing, offering for sale, or sale. The bill also defines "net zero claim" and "paltering," and it allows for private actions by consumers who suffer losses due to these practices. The court may award damages, costs, and attorney fees. The act takes effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB783 amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to include environmental marketing claims as unlawful acts.

HB783 amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to include environmental marketing claims as unlawful acts. It defines "environmental marketing claim" as any representation about the environmental attribute of a product or service in connection with its marketing, offering for sale, or sale. The bill also defines "net zero claim" and "paltering," and it allows for private actions by consumers who suffer losses due to these practices. The court may award damages, costs, and attorney fees. The act takes effect in 60 days.