Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Safety and Professional Services
SPS 400 - Educational Approval
Chapter SPS 405 - Unfair Trade Practices In Advertising And Promotional Material
Section SPS 405.07 - Deceptive sales practices

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง SPS 405.07

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) DECEPTIVE "HELP WANTED" ADVERTISING. A school shall not use "help wanted" advertising, or other techniques to conceal that it is an educational institution.

(2) BLIND ADVERTISING. A school shall not use "blind" advertisements or sales literature which conceals the fact that a program for fee is being offered to attract prospective students.

(3) FALSE REPRESENTATION AS TO EARNINGS. A school shall not make false or deceptive statements which have the tendency to mislead regarding earnings or opportunities in any vocation or field of activity.

(4) FALSE REPRESENTATION OF OPPORTUNITY. A school shall not make false or deceptive statements which have the tendency to mislead regarding any opportunities in any vocation or field of activity as a result of the completion of a program.

(5) A school shall not falsely claim that it is conducting a talent hunt, contest, or similar test.

(6) FALSE REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE STUDENT'S OBLIGATION TO PAY. A school shall not make false or deceptive statements regarding the amount or nature of the student's financial obligation to the school or to third parties.

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