Article 13 — Penalties

Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, Directive 2005/29/EC

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Member States shall lay down penalties for infringements of national provisions adopted in application of this Directive and shall take all necessary measures to ensure that these are enforced. These penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

Source: Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, Directive 2005/29/EC, read 2026-10-13.

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Member States shall lay down penalties for infringements of national provisions adopted in application of this Directive and shall take all necessary measures to ensure that these are enforced. These penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

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