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Trade Descriptions Ordinance - Misleading omissions & Aggressive commercial practices

Housewife: How much is this American ginseng?
Chinese medicine store staff:

Very cheap! Just $800.
The total is $20,000!
Housewife:

It’s $800 a catty, right?
Chinese medicine store staff:

It’s $800 a tael.
Housewife:

So expensive! I don’t want it!

Chinese medicine store staff:

I've already cut it up. You can’t leave!
Celebrity Bob Lam:

According to the newly amended Trade Descriptions Ordinance,
Super:

The Trade Descriptions (Unfair Trade Practices) (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 is now in effect

Celebrity Bob Lam:

traders may violate the Ordinance if they do not provide sufficient material information on goods or services to consumers or use coercion to cause consumers to purchase.
Super:

Maximum penalty: a fine of $500,000 and five years' imprisonment
Celebrity Bob Lam:

Be alert when shopping. Shop smart!
Super:

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Customs and Excise Department: 2545 6182
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