Section 1399.486 - Advertisements(a) Information disseminated by providers publicizing continuing education shall be true and not misleading and shall include the following: (1) Course titles that reflect course content and do not contain marketing language.(2) A clear, concise description of the course content and objectives.(3) Whether the course has been approved as a Category 1 or Category 2 course.(4) The date and location of the course.(5) The provider's name, provider's number, and telephone number.(6) The statement "This course has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number _____, for _____ hours of continuing education in Category __________."(7) Provider's policy on refunds for cases of non-attendance or cancellations.(8) A written disclosure of all products that will be for sale after completion of the course.(b) A provider may not describe a course as being Board-approved until the provider has received written confirmation of approval by the Board. Where a provider is waiting for a determination by the Board on a request for course approval, the provider may advertise that the course is "pending" approval. A provider that advertises that its course is pending approval shall assume all responsibility if the course is subsequently denied by the Board.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1399.486
1. New section filed 4-3-95; operative 5-3-95 (Register 95, No. 14).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(4) and (b) filed 2-17-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 8).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 8-25-2008; operative 9-24-2008 (Register 2008, No. 35).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1), (a)(5) and (b) and amending NOTE filed 4-22-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 16). Note: Authority cited: Section 4933, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4945, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 4-3-95; operative 5-3-95 (Register 95, No. 14).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(4) and (b) filed 2-17-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 8).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-25-2008; operative 9-24-2008 (Register 2008, No. 35).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1), (a)(5) and (b) and amending Note filed 4-22-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 16).