Plain English Breakdown
The official text does not specify what the 'certain statements' required in advertisements must say.
AB-826: Rules Against Deceptive Practices for Veterans
This law stops people from charging fees to help veterans file benefit claims unless they are officially accredited, and it requires specific warnings in ads about veteran services.
What This Bill Does
- Expands rules against unfair or deceptive acts to include advertising any service related to veterans' benefits without required statements.
- Prohibits anyone from charging a fee to help a veteran file a claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless they are accredited for that work.
- Sets a civil fine of $2,000 for breaking these rules regarding fees or deceptive advertising.
Who It Names or Affects
- People or businesses that charge money to help veterans file benefit claims.
- Advertisers who promote events, seminars, workshops, or services about veterans' benefits.
Terms To Know
- Accredited
- Officially approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to process and decide on benefit claims for veterans.
- Veterans Service Officer
- A person employed by a veterans service organization who is accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to handle claims.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not list the exact words that must appear in advertisements, only that certain statements are required.
- The law states fines go into specific funds but does not say how much money will be collected or spent from those funds.