| Comment Number: | 522418-07482 |
| Received: | 7/10/2006 11:17:48 PM |
| Organization: | Adam and Associates |
| Commenter: | Sharilyn Adam |
| State: | MS |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
Regarding the above proposal, I think that the concerns I have read are, for the most part valid. However creating an unduly burdensome disclosure document would prohibit prospects from registering their businesses in a timely manner, put an undue burden on the sponsoring party by requiring "references", and unnecessarily require disclosure of personal financial records. I do support the FTC's desire to create a level playing field by requiring clear, simple and standardized income disclosures tha apply to all direct sellers. I do support requiring a reasonable cancellation policy. I do not support the suggested seven-day waiting period before a prospect could register . I do not support the proposed requirement that the sponsoring party provide references and disclosure of past litigation. Nor do I support the proposed disclosure of financial records to prospects. The basic desire of the FTC to provide safeguards for prospects from get-rich-quick schemes and other "opportunities" designed to merely hoodwink an unsuspecting prospect is admirable but should not burden honest business people with unnecessary regulations.