1. A. A licensee offering a non-accredited program shall ensure that all advertising is truthful and does not include a false or misleading statement about the institution, personnel, faculty, courses, diploma or certificate awarded, services, or occupational opportunities for a graduate.
2. B. The Board may institute disciplinary proceedings against a licensee offering a non-accredited program or the licensee’s representative for false or misleading advertising.

3. C. A licensee offering a non-accredited program shall not solicit students in:

   1. 1. The “help wanted” section of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication, regardless of whether the publication is printed or online; or
   2. 2. Employment or unemployment lines in which individuals stand while seeking work or benefits.

4. D. A licensee offering a non-accredited program shall not use any form of the word “guarantee” or “free” in solicitations or advertising in:

   1. 1. A brochure, catalog, bulletin, leaflet, or other publication of the licensee; or
   2. 2. A newspaper, magazine, or similar publication, regardless of whether the publication is printed or online.
5. E. A licensee offering a non-accredited program shall ensure that all printed advertising includes the name, phone number, and address of the licensee.
6. F. The Board shall review the catalog, brochure, promotional document, uniform resource locator, student enrollment agreement, and other materials submitted under R4-39-104 to ensure the materials comply with the requirements of this Section.

Historical Note

Adopted effective May 21, 1985 (Supp. 85-3). Former Section R4-39-304 repealed; new Section R4-39-304 renumbered from R4-39-305 and amended by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 4451, effective November 3, 1999 (Supp. 99-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 921, effective June 4, 2016 (Supp. 16-2).