Plain Text Law

Regulation .03 Prohibitions.

Regulation .03 Prohibitions.Copy Citation

An advertisement may not contain statements that:
A.
Contain a misrepresentation of facts or do not reasonably identify the practice as chiropractic;
B.
Are likely to mislead or deceive because in context the statement makes only a partial disclosure of relevant facts;
C.
Intend to, or are likely to, create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results;
D.
Relate to fees, other than a standard consultation fee or a range of fees for specific types of services, without fully disclosing all variables and other relevant factors;
E.
Convey the impression that the chiropractor could influence improperly any public body, official, corporation, or any person on behalf of a patient;
F.
Contain representations or implications that in reasonable probability can be expected to cause an ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or to be deceived;
G.
Contain representations that the chiropractor is willing to perform any procedure which is illegal under the laws or regulations of Maryland or the United States;
H.
Contain representations regarding the use of any equipment, treatment, or procedure not within the accepted, prudent practice of chiropractic; or
I.
Promise payment, compensation, prizes, or remuneration of any intrinsic value.