§ 240.2 - Applicability of the law.

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The substantive provisions of section 2(d) and (e) apply only under certain circumstances. Section 2(d) applies only to:

A seller of products

Engaged in interstate commerce

That either directly or through an intermediary

Pays a customer for promotional services or facilities provided by the customer

In connection with the resale (not the initial sale between the seller and the customer) of the seller's products

Where the customer is in competition with one or more of the seller's other customers also engaged in the resale of the seller's products of like grade and quality.

Section 2(e) applies only to:

A seller of products

Engaged in interstate commerce

That either directly or through an intermediary

Furnishes promotional services or facilities to a customer

In connection with the resale (not the initial sale between the seller and the customer) of the seller's products

Where the customer is in competition with one or more of the seller's other customers also engaged in the resale of the seller's products of like grade and quality.

Additionally, section 5 of the FTC Act may apply to buyers of products for resale or to third parties. See § 240.13 of these Guides.