N i c a r a g u a

20. RESTRICTIONS ON ADVERTISING

The Law on Protection of the Consumer of 1994 in Article 12 stipulates that consumers must be given accurate, timely, clear and adequate information on the goods and services available in the market. Similarly, Article 13 requires that suppliers of goods shall provide to the consumer clear, accurate and at least sufficient information on the characteristics of their products.

There is a law dating from 1980 titled ?Law to Regulate Information on Economic Content? which so far has not been expressly repealed and which has stipulated that the media may not transmit news or information on matters relating to shortage of staple products, that give rise to price speculation or in any way endanger or compromise the nation?s national economic stability.




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