Comment by ceejayoz

> Per ChatGPT the government agency that can sue you for false advertising is FTC, not DMV.

I would strongly recommend you not go to ChatGPT for legal advice in the future.

(Ask it about this; "No, you should not use ChatGPT or any other AI language model as a source for legal advice. While ChatGPT can generate responses based on patterns it learned from diverse data, it does not have the ability to provide accurate, up-to-date legal information. Legal matters are complex and often require a deep understanding of specific jurisdictional laws, recent legal developments, and the unique details of each case. Relying on AI for legal advice can lead to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and potential legal consequences.")

The complaint is readily available for you to review: https://regmedia.co.uk/2022/08/08/tesla_dealer_complaint.pdf

> Respondent made untrue or misleading statements in advertisements in violation of Vehicle Code § 11713(a).

https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/vehicle-code/veh-sect-11713/

> A holder of a license issued under this article shall not do any of the following: (a) Make or disseminate, or cause to be made or disseminated, before the public in this state, in a newspaper or other publication, or an advertising device, or by public outcry or proclamation, or in any other manner or means whatever, a statement that is untrue or misleading and that is known, or that by the exercise of reasonable care should be known, to be untrue or misleading; or to so make or disseminate, or cause to be so disseminated, a statement as part of a plan or scheme with the intent not to sell a vehicle or service so advertised at the price stated therein, or as so advertised.

The basic legal concept that permits both the Feds and individual states to separately create and enforce rules on advertising is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalism.