(a) Paragraphs (b) to (f) govern the advertising of prelicense and continuing education courses.
(b) Advertising must be truthful and not deceptive or misleading. Courses must not be advertised in any manner as approved unless approval has been granted in writing by the commissioner.
(c) No advertisement, pamphlet, circular, or other similar materials pertaining to an approved offering may be circulated or distributed in this state, unless one of the following statements is prominently displayed:
For prelicense education courses, "This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for (relevant industry) prelicense education."
For continuing education courses, "This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for ..... hours for (relevant industry) continuing education."
(d) Advertising of approved courses must be clearly distinguishable from the advertisement of other nonapproved courses and services.
(e) Courses must not be advertised before approval, unless the course is described in the advertising as "approval pending" and that is, in fact, the case.
(f) The number of hours for which a course has been approved must be prominently displayed on an advertisement for the course. If the course offering is longer than the number of hours of credit to be given, it must be clear that credit is not earned for the entire course.
2009 c 63 s 18,78
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 45 — Department Of Commerce; General Powers
Section 45.0112 — Street And Email Addresses Required.
Section 45.012 — Commissioner.
Section 45.013 — Power To Appoint Staff.
Section 45.0135 — Commerce Fraud Bureau.
Section 45.014 — Seal Of Department Of Commerce.
Section 45.015 — Proof Of Mailing.
Section 45.016 — Service Of Orders Or Other Papers.
Section 45.022 — Consumer Satisfaction; Commerce.
Section 45.026 — Regulation Of Business Of Financial Planning.
Section 45.027 — Investigations And Subpoenas.
Section 45.028 — Service Of Process.
Section 45.029 — Financial Statement.
Section 45.0291 — Department Bonds.
Section 45.0292 — License Reciprocity.
Section 45.21 — Application Fees.
Section 45.22 — License Education Approval.
Section 45.23 — License Education Fees.
Section 45.24 — License Technology Fees.
Section 45.26 — Payment Of Fees.
Section 45.28 — Textbooks Required.
Section 45.29 — Initial Education.
Section 45.30 — Continuing Education.
Section 45.301 — On-demand Continuing Education; Requirements.
Section 45.304 — Verification Requirements.
Section 45.305 — Prelicense Education Courses Offered Over The Internet.
Section 45.306 — Continuing Education Courses Offered Over The Internet.
Section 45.307 — Education Provider.
Section 45.31 — Course Coordinator.
Section 45.33 — Prohibited Practices For Coordinators And Instructors.
Section 45.36 — Supplementary Materials.
Section 45.37 — Advertising Courses.
Section 45.38 — Notice To Students.
Section 45.40 — Falsification Of Reports.
Section 45.41 — Disciplinary Action.