Regulation .03 Advertising.
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A.
A licensee may:
(1)
Advertise mortuary science services subject to the provisions of this regulation;
(2)
Use the initials LM or LFD after their name to indicate that the licensee is authorized to practice mortuary science or funeral direction as a:
(a)
Licensed mortician (LM); or
(b)
Licensed funeral director (LFD); and
(3)
Represent to the public that the licensee is a:
(a)
Licensed mortician (LM); or
(b)
Licensed funeral director (LFD).
B.
An advertisement may not contain statements:
(1)
Containing misrepresentation of facts;
(2)
Likely to mislead or deceive because in context the statements make only a partial disclosure of relevant facts;
(3)
Intended to or likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results;
(4)
Relating to fees without reasonable disclosure of all relevant variables so that the statement would not be misunderstood or be deceptive to laypersons;
(5)
Conveying the impression that the licensee could influence improperly any public body, official, corporation, or person on behalf of the public;
(6)
Containing representations or implications that in reasonable probability can be expected to cause an ordinarily prudent individual to misunderstand or be deceived;
(7)
Containing representations that the licensee is willing to provide services which are illegal under the laws or regulations of Maryland or the United States; or
(8)
That fail to state that the licensee is licensed to practice mortuary science in Maryland.
C.
A licensee shall be accountable under this regulation if the licensee uses an agent or partnership to implement actions prohibited by this regulation.
D.
A funeral establishment may advertise that it is able to provide preneed services as specified in Health Occupations Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland.