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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.43.03.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="43" chapter_num="03" heading="Prohibitions.">
  <text>An advertisement may not contain statements that:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Contain a misrepresentation of facts or do not reasonably identify the practice as chiropractic;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Are likely to mislead or deceive because in context the statement makes only a partial disclosure of relevant facts;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Intend to, or are likely to, create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Convey the impression that the chiropractor could influence improperly any public body, official, corporation, or any person on behalf of a patient;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Contain representations or implications that in reasonable probability can be expected to cause an ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or to be deceived;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>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;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Contain representations regarding the use of any equipment, treatment, or procedure not within the accepted, prudent practice of chiropractic; or</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Promise payment, compensation, prizes, or remuneration of any intrinsic value.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>