Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-5-.14

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 190-X-5-.14 - Accident Solicitation Letters

(a) On the outside of each envelope in 10-point bold type at the bottom left hand corner of the envelope, there will be printed in capital letters in a color clearly distinguishable from the color of the background page, this is an advertisement.

(b) On the first and last page of the letter, in the same type size as the letter, shall be contained the following paragraph in a color different from the color of the text on the background page.

NOTICE: THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Your name and address and information relative to the accident in which you were involved were acquired from public documents. You are under no obligation to respond to this letter. Recipients of this solicitation should understand the importance of employing a health care provider and inquiry into the doctor's qualifications and experience is recommended.

(c) If the Internet (E-Mail) is utilized the language required in (A) above must appear in clearly distinguishable capital letters in the subject line and the language required in (B) above must appear in clearly distinguishable capital letters at the beginning and end of the E-Mail.

(d) Senders shall take reasonable steps to avoid sending solicitation letters to minors.

(e) A sample copy of each different solicitation letter shall be retained by the sender for a period of one year.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-5-.14

Filed May 21, 1991. Repealed: Filed September 11, 1996; effective October 16, 1996. Amended: Filed March 19, 2003; effective April 23, 2003. Amended: Filed September 19, 2005; effective October 24, 2005.

Author: J Ward

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-166(b)(1)(2)(16).