The Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The primary purpose of the DTPA is to protect consumers against false, misleading, and deceptive business and insurance practices, unconscionable actions, and.GBL § 349 prohibits "deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade or commerce or in the furnishing of any service. This guide provides an overview of important Texas and federal laws designed to protect consumers from deceptive trade practices. You can file a claim for a deceptive practice or act under section 349 of the New York General Business Law. Nevada's deceptive trade practices statutes are listed in the table below. Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted. Yes. Re: Comments on NYC DCA Proposed Rules Regarding Deceptive Trade Practices of For. Profit Educational Institutions. The Social Security Administration's (SSA) administrative appeals operation is one of the largest administrative judicial systems in the world.