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* '''3''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_law_(legal_system) Civil Law] & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law Criminal Law] | * '''3''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_law_(legal_system) Civil Law] & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law Criminal Law] | ||
:: [http://www.rbs2.com/cc.htm Differences between civil law and criminal law] | :: [http://www.rbs2.com/cc.htm Differences between civil law and criminal law] | ||
| - | * '''5''': Consumer Protection laws | + | * '''5''': Consumer Protection laws & organizations |
| - | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Product_Safety_Act Consumer Product Safety Act] - gives [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Product_Safety_Commission CPSC] the power to develop safety standards and pursue recalls for products | + | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Product_Safety_Act Consumer Product Safety Act] - gives [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Product_Safety_Commission CPSC] the power to develop safety standards and pursue recalls for products. |
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Trade_Commission_Act Federal Trade Commission Act] - created the [[Federal Trade Commission|FTC]] to prevent unfair competition, deceptive acts, regulate trade, etc. | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Trade_Commission_Act Federal Trade Commission Act] - created the [[Federal Trade Commission|FTC]] to prevent unfair competition, deceptive acts, regulate trade, etc. | ||
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_National_Do_Not_Call_Registry National Do Not Call Registry] - Privacy - allows US consumers to limit telemarketing calls they receive. | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_National_Do_Not_Call_Registry National Do Not Call Registry] - Privacy - allows US consumers to limit telemarketing calls they receive. | ||
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** [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Debt_Collection_Practices_Act Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)] - limits abusive consumer practices, insures fairness, etc. | ** [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Debt_Collection_Practices_Act Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)] - limits abusive consumer practices, insures fairness, etc. | ||
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_in_Lending_Act|Truth in Lending Act (TILA)] - requires clear disclosure of key terms of the lending arrangement and all costs. | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_in_Lending_Act|Truth in Lending Act (TILA)] - requires clear disclosure of key terms of the lending arrangement and all costs. | ||
| - | + | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Estate_Settlement_Procedures_Act|Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)] - prohibits kickbacks and requires lenders to provide a good faith estimate of costs | |
| - | ** [ | + | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)] - provides consumer protection for Health Information |
| - | + | ** [http://www.dms-lawyer.com/area/consumer.shtml Laws that protect the consumer] | |
| - | + | **[http://www.bbb.org/ Better Business Bureau] - file a complaint or see if others have complained about a business | |
| - | [http://www.dms-lawyer.com/area/consumer.shtml Laws that protect the consumer] | + | **[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Citizen_Information_Center Federal Citizen Information Center] - provides information about consumer news items, recalls, and consumer scam alerts. |
== Related awards == | == Related awards == | ||
Revision as of 18:47, August 13, 2008
| Law merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1974 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | 068 | |
| Requirements revision: | 2003 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2002 | |
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| For the Scout Law, see Scout Law. |
Law requirements | 
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Requirement resources
- 2b: History of the Jury System
- 2c: Information on the Scopes "Monkey" Trial
- 2c: Information on the Miranda v. Arizona Trial
- 3: Civil Law & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law Criminal Law]
- 5: Consumer Protection laws & organizations
- Consumer Product Safety Act - gives CPSC the power to develop safety standards and pursue recalls for products.
- Federal Trade Commission Act - created the FTC to prevent unfair competition, deceptive acts, regulate trade, etc.
- National Do Not Call Registry - Privacy - allows US consumers to limit telemarketing calls they receive.
- Pure Food and Drug Act - led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate foods, drugs, and more.
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA)] - regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information
- [Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) - limits abusive consumer practices, insures fairness, etc.
- in Lending Act (TILA) - requires clear disclosure of key terms of the lending arrangement and all costs.
- Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) - prohibits kickbacks and requires lenders to provide a good faith estimate of costs
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - provides consumer protection for Health Information
- Laws that protect the consumer
- Better Business Bureau - file a complaint or see if others have complained about a business
- Federal Citizen Information Center - provides information about consumer news items, recalls, and consumer scam alerts.
Related awards
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