Exam 40: Consumer and Environmental Law

The credit department of Metro-Mart calls Nikki at work about an overdue bill. Nikki's employer objects. Metro-Mart continues to call Nikki at work. This is a viola?tion of

The Environmental Protection lists all hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) on a prioritized schedule.

Bright Brew Coffee, Inc., processes and sells a variety of coffee products. Bright Brew's product packages must include

The Environmental Protection Agency sets minimum levels for pollut?ants in public water systems.

Without a permit, Timberline Plywood Company discharges its untreated wastewater into Urban City's storm drainage pipes, which empty into Valley Creek. Under the Clean Water Act, this discharge is most likely

Metal Smelting, Inc., operates a plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use any equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

Rock Mining Company operates a gravel pit next to Siera's residence. Siera files a suit against Rock, alleging that the pit is a nuisance and unreasonably inter?feres with the enjoyment of her property The court is most likely to award Siera an injunction

Kirk receives an unsolicited credit card in the mail and tosses it on his desk. Without Kirk's permission, his roommate Leif uses the card to buy a new laptop for $1,800. Kirk is

Merchants must issue a refund within a specified period of time when a consumer cancels an order.

Labels must use words that are easily understood by the ordinary marketing executive.

Tory borrows $10,000 from USA National Bank to remodel a room in her home. This transaction is subject to

A credit-card company is not required to provide advance notice to consumers before changing credit-card terms.

Bodie's application to City Bank for a credit card is denied. Bodie can obtain information on her credit history in a credit agency's files under

Fried Food, Inc., operates a commercial frying plant, discharging pol?lut?ants into the air. Greg reports the violations to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greg

Steel Tool Company makes and sells tools. One of the tools is believed to be haz?ardous. The appropriate government agency may require Steel to

Counteradvertising requires a company to advertise the products of its competitor to counter its own false claims.

The operations of Metal Refining Industries, Inc., are major sources of air pollu?tion. These operations must use

Remote Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility. Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site, Remote sells the property to Serene Developers, Inc. If there is a release, Remote is most likely

Bait-and-switch advertising occurs when an ad appears to be based on factual evidence but in fact is not reasonably supported by evidence.

Performance standards for major sources of air pollution require the use of the any available technology, or AAT.