11 NCAC 08 .1409             ADVERTISING and PROVIDING COURSE INFORMATION

(a)  Course sponsors shall not use advertising of any type that is false or misleading. If the number of CE credit hours awarded by the Board for an approved CE course is less than the number of scheduled hours for the course, any course advertisement or promotional materials that indicate the course is approved for CE credit shall specify the number of CE credit hours awarded by the Board for the course.

(b)  Any flyers, brochures, or other medium used to promote a CE course shall clearly describe the fee to be charged and the sponsor's cancellation and fee refund policies. Such policies shall be in accordance with 11 NCAC 08 .1411.

(c)  A sponsor of a CE course shall, upon request, provide any prospective student with a description of the course content.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-143.10; 143-143.11B;

Eff. August 1, 2002;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.