[§468L-7.5] Prohibited acts. No travel agency or charter tour operator shall engage in any of the following:

(1) Selling or advertising to sell travel or charter tour services without first registering or renewing a registration with the director under this chapter;

(2) Conducting business as a registered travel agency or charter tour operator without establishing and maintaining a client trust account in accordance with sections 468L-5, 468L-5.5, and 468L-24 and the rules relating to travel agencies and charter tour operators;

(3) Failing to provide evidence of the establishment of a client trust account or to notify the department of the name of the financial institution at which the client trust account is held or of any change in the account number or location within three business days of any change in accordance with section 468L-5 and the rules relating to travel agencies and charter tour operators;

(4) Making any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, document, or record required to be submitted, filed, or retained under this chapter;

(5) Misrepresenting the consumer's right to cancel and to receive an appropriate refund or reimbursement as provided under this chapter;

(6) Failing to provide a written statement to the consumer containing specific information as required by section 468L-4;

(7) Failing to provide or otherwise comply with the disclosure requirements of sections 468L-6 and 468L-7;

(8) Failing to make available to the director such books and records as may be requested by the director pursuant to sections 468L-3(6), 468L-5.5, and 468L-28 and the rules relating to travel agencies and charter tour operators; or

(9) Otherwise violating any of the provisions of this chapter or its rules. [L 2001, c 62, pt of §2]

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