D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1518

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024
Rule 17-1518 - CONDUCT OF ADVERTISING
1518.1

The Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor shall not make exaggerated, misleading, deceptive, or false statements or claims about professional qualifications, experience, or performance in brochures, correspondence, listings, or other public communications.

1518.2

The prohibitions listed in subsection 1518.1 include, but are not limited to, the use of statements containing a material misrepresentation of fact or omitting a material fact necessary to keep the statement from being misleading; statements intended or likely to create an unjustified expectation; and statements containing a prediction of future success.

1518.3

Consistent with the prohibitions set out in subsection 1518.2, the Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor may advertise for recruitment of personnel.

1518.4

Consistent with the prohibitions set out in subsection 1518.2, the Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor may prepare articles for the lay or technical press. Such articles shall not imply credit to the author for work performed by others.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1518

Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 8783 (September 7, 2007)