(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit or sell a product or service through the mail by implying or expressly representing in the solicitation that the person being solicited has won or has been selected to receive a prize or purported prize unless the qualifying language appears in print that is clear, easily read, and conspicuous.
(b) A person who suffers damage as a result of a violation of subsection (a) may bring a civil action against the sponsor or promoter of the solicitation, or both. Damages shall not exceed three times the compensatory damages of the party claiming punitive damages or five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), whichever is greater.