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Sceptre Tours, Inc. 2010-6-23

About this Order

This consent order concerns internet advertisements by Sceptre Tours, Inc. (Sceptre Tours) that violate the Department’s advertising requirements specified in section 399.84 of the Department’s regulations and constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices and unfair methods of competition in violation of 49 U.S.C. § 41712. This order directs Sceptre Tours to cease and desist from such further violations and assesses Sceptre Tours a compromise civil penalty of $30,000.

Last updated: Monday, June 28, 2010