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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.58.03.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="58" chapter_num="03" heading="Advertising, Public Statements, and Media Presentations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Advertising.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A counselor may place advertisements with directories, newspapers, periodicals, radio or television stations, or on the internet.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In placing advertisements or making other types of public statements, a counselor shall identify a counselor's credentials in a manner that is accurate and not false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A counselor may not place advertisements or make public statements that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Contain false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statements or information;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Contain partial disclosures of relevant facts that misrepresent, mislead, or deceive;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Contain information or facts intended or likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Misrepresent, either directly or by implication, a counselor's professional qualifications such as education, experience, or areas of competence;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Misrepresent, either directly or by implication, a counselor's affiliations or the purposes or characteristics of institutions or organizations with which a counselor is affiliated;</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 be deceived; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Contain representations that a counselor is willing to perform any procedure that is illegal under federal or State laws or regulations.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If advertising on the internet, a counselor shall ensure that the advertisement contains the counselor's name, credentials, and certificate or license number.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>In advertising products, workshops, or training events, a counselor shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Comply with this section; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Ensure that the information disclosed is adequate for consumers to make informed choices.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A counselor holding a doctoral degree in a field other than counseling may not represent that doctoral degree as relating to status or practice as a counselor.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Public Statements.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A counselor shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Correct others who misrepresent a counselor's professional qualifications or affiliations;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Abstain from soliciting testimonial endorsements from current clients or other persons who, because of particular circumstances, are vulnerable to undue influence;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Abstain from engaging in uninvited, in-person solicitation of business from actual or potential clients or others who, because of particular circumstances, are vulnerable to undue influence; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>In the capacity of teacher, ensure that statements in course outlines are accurate and not misleading, false, or deceptive, including statements regarding subject matter to be covered, the basis for evaluating progress, and the nature of the course experience.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A counselor may not:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Use the counselor's place of employment or institutional affiliation to solicit or recruit clients, supervisees, or consultees for a counselor's private practice;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Use counseling, teaching, training, or supervisory relationships:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>To promote a counselor's products or training events in a deceptive manner; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>On persons who, because of circumstances, may be vulnerable; or</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Claim organizational membership in a manner that suggests specialized competence, training, or qualifications that a counselor does not have.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Media Presentations. A counselor providing commentary or advice in a public lecture, presentation, demonstration, radio or television program, prerecorded electronic medium, printed article, mailed material, internet, or other medium, shall ensure that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Statements made are based on current and appropriate professional counseling literature and methodology;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Recipients of the information are not mislead or encouraged to infer that a professional counseling relationship has been established; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Statements are in conformance with this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>