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7308 – Unlawful Advertising Of Insurance Business | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 7308 bans unauthorized insurance advertising; only licensed entities with proper certificates can legally advertise insurance services.

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7308 – Unlawful Advertising Of Insurance Business

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 7308

Summary

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 7308 prohibits individuals from advertising or soliciting insurance business without proper authorization from the state's Insurance Department. The law makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to publish such advertisements unless the advertiser holds a valid certificate of authority. The Insurance Department is responsible for issuing these certificates to authorized entities.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 7308 bans unauthorized insurance advertising; only licensed entities with proper certificates can legally advertise insurance services.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.