Iowa Admin. Code r. 185-16.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 21, April 17, 2024

Rule 185-16.12 - Consumer promotions

(1)Coupons. The act by an industry member of furnishing to consumers coupons which are redeemable at a retail establishment does not constitute a means to induce provided the following conditions are met:

a. All retailers within the market where the coupon offer is made may redeem such coupons.

b. An industry member may not reimburse a retailer for more than the face value of all coupons redeemed, plus a usual and customary handling fee for the redemption of coupons.

(2)Direct offerings. Contest prizes, premium offers, refunds, and like items may be offered by industry members directly to consumers. Officers, employees, and representatives of wholesalers or retailers are excluded from participation.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 123.186.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 185-16.12

Amended by IAB May 13, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 23, effective 6/17/2015

Amended by IAB May 31, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 24, effective 7/5/2023