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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
20580
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Division
of Credit Practices
Bureau of Consumer Protection
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July 15, 1993
Stephen P. Willison
Research Assistant
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
217 South Capitol Avenue
P.O. Box 13038
Lansing, Michigan 48901
Dear Mr. Willison:
This is in reply to your letter of June 23, 1993, concerning
the collection activities of counties that, pursuant to state
law, seek reimbursement from former prisoners for maintenance
and support supplied by the counties while the prisoners are in
prison.
It is our opinion that the collection activities of counties
and/or county employees, to the extent that the counties or their
employees are performing their official duties, are not covered
by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Section 803(6)(C),
15 U.S.C. § 1692a(6)(C). Thus, since these activities are not
covered by the Act, they cannot be held to violate it.
Your interest in writing is appreciated.
Sincerely,
John F. LeFevre
Program Advisor for
General Credit
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