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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Chamois Truthful Labeling Act of 2005 - Declares it is unlawful to describe a product in commerce as consisting of &quot;chamois,&quot; &quot;shammy,&quot; &quot;genuine chamois,&quot; or an equivalent, or label or identify a drying or polishing product as &quot;chamois,&quot; &quot;shammy,&quot; &quot;genuine chamois,&quot; or an equivalent, unless such product consists of the inner split of a sheepskin which has been tanned in 100% fish oil. </p> <p>Authorizes a person aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring an action to enjoin such violation, or to seek other appropriate equitable relief, including costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.</p>]]></text>
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