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Can I offer contests that involve referral bonuses in Indiana? What are the requirements?
To offer contests that involve referral bonuses in Indiana, you must comply with the requirements set forth in IC 25-14-4-2, IC 25-14-4-3, and IC 25-14-4-5.
IC 25-14-4-3 prohibits dentists from entering into a contract or agreement to accept dental care or treatment for a person referred by a dental referral service business located in or doing business in another state if the dental referral service business does not meet the requirements of this chapter.
IC 25-14-4-2 requires any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or agent or employee that engages in any business or service that includes the referral or recommendation of persons to a dentist for any form of dental care or treatment to disclose to a prospective patient at the time of contact that the licensed dentist has paid a fee for participation in the service.
IC 25-14-4-5 prohibits for-profit dental referral service advertisements from misrepresenting facts, being deceptive, or creating false or misleading impressions regarding the skills or abilities of subscribing dentists. Additionally, such advertisements may not contain statements or make recommendations concerning nonspecific or non bona fide claims of providing referrals to the most qualified dentists or dental practices. Finally, such advertisements may not describe a review process, a screening, or qualifications or information verification that misleads the public into thinking a dentist subscriber has obtained a special recognition or joined a selective group of licensed dentists by being a member of the for-profit dental referral service.
There are no specific requirements for referral bonuses in Indiana. However, any contests that involve referral bonuses must comply with the above requirements.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Out-of-state dental referrals to business not meeting chapter requirements
- [1.2] Disclosure that dentist paid referral fee for participation in service
- [1.3] Advertisements; prohibited acts
Jurisdiction
Indiana