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CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT - PUBLIC LAW 90-321, APPROVED MAY 29, 1968 (82 STAT. 146, 15 U.S.C. 1601)

NCJ Number
47227
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1976
Length
78 pages
Annotation
THE ACT, WHICH SAFEGUARDS CONSUMERS BY REQUIRING FULL DISCLOSURE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FINANCE CHARGES IN CREDIT TRANSACTIONS OR IN OFFERS TO EXTEND CREDIT, IS PRESENTED AS AMENDED THROUGH MARCH 1976.
Abstract
THE ACT IS SET FORTH AS A COMPILATION OF THE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ORIGINAL ACT. THE SHORT TITLE OF THE ENTIRE ACT IS THE CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT. TITLE 1, WHICH COVERS CONSUMER CREDIT COST DISCLOSURE, IS KNOWN AS THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT. IN ADDITION TO GENERAL PROVISIONS, TITLE 1 CONTAINS CHAPTERS ON CREDIT TRANSACTIONS, CREDIT ADVERTISING, CREDIT BILLING, AND CONSUMER LEASES. TITLE V1, WHICH COVERS CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING, IS KNOWN AS THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT. THE PURPOSE OF TITLE V1 IS TO REQUIRE CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES TO MEET CERTAIN STANDARDS REGARDING THE CONFIDENTIALITY, ACCURACY, RELEVANCE, AND PROPER USES OF THE INFORMATION THEY MAINTAIN ON CONSUMERS. TITLE V11, KNOWN AS THE EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY ACT, MAKES IT UNLAWFUL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CREDIT APPLICANTS ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, OR AGE. (LKM)