N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-9.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:34-9.5 - Advertisements regarding fees; required disclosures

(a) Advertisements regarding fees shall be limited to those which contain a fixed or a stated range of fees for specifically described marriage and family therapy services.

(b) A licensed marriage and family therapist who advertises a fee or range of fees shall include the following disclosures in any such advertisement:

1. All relevant and material variables and considerations which are ordinarily included in the advertised services so that the fee will be clearly understood by prospective clients. Unless the advertisement states otherwise, the stated fees shall be presumed to include everything ordinarily required for the advertised services;

2. The additional services contemplated and the fee to be charged for such services. Unless the advertisement states otherwise, the licensed marriage and family therapist shall be prohibited from charging an additional fee for the advertised service; and

3. The period during which the advertised fee will remain in effect. Unless the advertisement states otherwise, the advertisement shall be deemed to be effective for 30 days from the date of its initial publication.

(c) The advertisement of a fee shall not preclude the licensed marriage and family therapist from adjusting the fee downward or waiving a fee in individual circumstances.

(d) A licensed associate marriage and family therapist shall not advertise fees for marriage and family services unless the advertising of fees is consistent with the requirements of (b) above and approved by the qualified supervisor.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-9.5

Recodified from 13:34-7.5 by 49 N.J.R. 655(a), effective 4/3/2017

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 529(a), effective 3/16/2020