### Question
How does BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION define Federal consumer financial law?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 5481*, **Federal consumer financial law** is defined as:

> the provisions of this title,[1](#5481_1_target) the enumerated consumer laws, the laws for which authorities are transferred under subtitles F and H, and any rule or order prescribed by the Bureau under this title,[1](#5481_1_target) an enumerated consumer law, or pursuant to the authorities transferred under subtitles F and H. The term does not include the Federal Trade Commission Act [15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5481*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION**

