The bill amends the Unfair Practices Act to include new provisions that classify providing immigration consultations or services without a proper legal license or supervision by a licensed attorney as an "unfair or deceptive trade practice." Specifically, it prohibits individuals from representing themselves as a "notario" or "notario publico" in violation of existing regulations. This addition aims to protect consumers from misleading practices in the immigration services sector, ensuring that only qualified professionals can offer such services.

Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "unfair or deceptive trade practice" to include this new provision while also renumbering the existing definitions. It retains the previous definitions and adds a new clause that addresses the offering or providing of unposted or unadvertised pricing based on a buyer's gender or perceived gender identity, with certain exceptions for those regulated by the office of the superintendent of insurance. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance consumer protection by addressing specific deceptive practices in the marketplace.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 57-12-2