Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. Georgia deceptive trade practices law bans false advertising, making it a misdemeanor charge and also allowing victims to sue for damages.(a) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of consumer transactions and consumer acts or practices in trade or commerce are declared unlawful. Chapter 93A was enacted in 1967 to provide a remedy for "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is alerting Georgia's business community about misleading mailers that were sent out to new businesses across the state. PRACTICES (UDAP) FACT SHEET​​ businesses, salespeople and lenders go too far and violate laws designed to prevent unfair and deceptive acts. Why choose LLB Law with Criminology at Middlesex? Our course has been specially designed to prepare you for a future career in criminal justice and law. Consumer Protection Act, Unfair or deceptive act, Trade or commerce.