(1) Whoever, with the intent of creating the impression of a particularly favourable offer, misleadingly advertises while using false statements in public announcements, or in communications directed towards a wider audience, is liable to imprisonment not exceeding two years or to a fine.
(2) Whoever, in the course of trade, operates to cause consumers to purchase goods, services or rights by holding out the prospect of their obtaining specific benefits from the promoter himself or herself or from a third party if they cause other persons to conclude equivalent transactions where, in terms of this kind of advertising, these other persons are, in turn, to receive such benefits for corresponding advertising directed towards further purchasers, is liable to imprisonment not exceeding two years or to a fine.
Sections 17 and 18
(repealed)