1. (1) Advertising is the communication of information in a manner designed to attract public attention to the practice of one or more podiatrists.

2. (2) Fraudulent Or Misleading Advertising. Fraudulent or misleading advertising is advertising which:

   1. (a) Contains a misrepresentation of facts; or
   2. (b) Is likely to mislead or deceive because in context it makes only a partial disclosure of relevant facts; or
   3. (c) Is intended or is likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results; or
   4. (d) Implies unusual or superior podiatric ability; or
   5. (e) Contains other representations or implications that in reasonable probability will cause an ordinary and prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived.

Author: Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill, P.A.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-252, 34-24-276, as amended.

History: Filed May 18, 1988. Amended: Published November 27, 2024; effective January 11, 2025, operative January 12, 2025.