All advertising by a public adjuster shall fairly and accurately describe the services to be rendered and shall not misrepresent either the public adjuster or the public adjuster's abilities and shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) Advertisements must comply with all the requirements of Title 38 and the Unfair Trade Practices law.
(b) All advertisements must state the full name of the public adjuster and the public adjuster's firm, if applicable, and the complete business address and phone numbers.
(c) Advertisements shall not create an unjust expectation about results the public adjuster can achieve.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 380, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 48 - Public Insurance Adjusters
Section 38-48-10. Definitions.
Section 38-48-20. License required for public adjusters.
Section 38-48-30. License application.
Section 38-48-40. Reciprocal agreements with other states for licensing of public adjusters.
Section 38-48-50. License fees.
Section 38-48-60. Term of license; cancellation; reimbursement.
Section 38-48-70. Public adjuster as agent of the insured; standards of conduct.
Section 38-48-80. Written agreement between public adjuster and insured.
Section 38-48-100. Advertising.
Section 38-48-110. Right of insured to rescind contract.
Section 38-48-120. Record retention.
Section 38-48-130. Unlawful acts.
Section 38-48-140. Violation; notice; penalties.