Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 04 - Attorney General, Office of the
Rule 04.02.01 - IDAHO RULES OF CONSUMER PROTECTION, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Subchapter E - BAIT AND SWITCH SALES
Section 04.02.01.052 - DISCOURAGEMENT OF PURCHASE OF ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE
Current through August 31, 2023
It is an unfair and deceptive act or practice for a seller to discourage the purchase of the advertised goods or services as part of a bait-and-switch scheme to sell other goods or services. For example, among acts or practices which will be considered in determining if an advertisement is a bona fide offer are: (3-31-22)
01. Refusal to Show. The refusal to reasonably show, demonstrate, or sell the goods or services advertised or otherwise offered in accordance with the terms of the initial offer. (3-31-22)
02. Disparagement. The disparagement by acts or words of the advertised goods or services or disparagement with respect to the guarantee, credit terms, availability of service, repairs, or parts, or in any other respect, in connection with the advertised goods or services. (3-31-22)
03. Availability. The failure to have available at all outlets listed in the advertisement a sufficient quantity of the advertised goods or services to meet reasonably expected public demand, as defined in CPR 103, unless the advertisement clearly and conspicuously discloses that the supply of a particular good is limited and/or the goods or services are available only at designated outlets, or unless the advertisement discloses that a particular good is to be closed out or offered for a limited time. Issuing of "rain checks" of goods or offering comparable or better goods at the sale price will be considered a mitigating circumstance, unless there is a pattern of inadequate inventory or the inadequate inventory was intentional. (3-31-22)
04. Refusal to Take Orders. The refusal to take orders for the advertised goods or services to be delivered within a reasonable period of time. (3-31-22)
05. Showing Impractical Goods or Services. The showing or demonstrating of goods or services which are defective, unusable, or impractical for the purpose represented or implied in the advertisement. (3-31-22)
06. Compensation Plans. The use of a sales plan or method of compensation for salesmen which is designed to prevent or discourage them from selling the advertised goods or services. This does not prohibit compensating salesmen by use of a commission. (3-31-22)
