Ala. Admin. Code r. 730-X-5-.01

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

Section 730-X-5-.01 - Definitions

(1) Advertising is the communication of information in a manner designed to attract public attention to the practice of one or more podiatrists.

(2) Fraudulent Or Misleading Advertising. Fraudulent or misleading advertising is advertising which:

(a) Contains a misrepresentation of facts; or

(b) Is likely to mislead or deceive because in context it makes only a partial disclosure of relevant facts; or

(c) Is intended or is likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results; or

(d) Implies unusual or superior podiatric ability; or

(e) Contains other representations or implications that in reasonable probability will cause an ordinary and prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived; or

(f) Unless otherwise excused by these rules, does not contain the following disclaimer in conspicuous form:

"No representation is made about the quality of the podiatric services to be performed or the expertise of the podiatrist performing such services."

Author: Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill, P.A.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 730-X-5-.01

Filed May 18, 1988.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-252, 34-24-276, as amended.