| Comment Number: | 522418-00542 |
| Received: | 6/2/2006 2:19:54 PM |
| Organization: | Mannatech |
| Commenter: | Julie Alles |
| State: | KY |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I am very concerned about the Business Opportunity Rule R511993. It would most definitely affect my business as a Mannatech Associate. Even though the public needs to be protected from deceptive practices, there are some portions of this ruling that would make if almost impossible for me to continue my current business. The 7 day waiting period is unfair since people buy items that cost much more than one of Mannatech's start up kits and there is no waiting period for those items. The buyback policy gives some assurance to the buyer. The record keeping required will be very difficult. In addition, the proposed rule to release any information about lawsuits is damaging because the company may have been found innocent and people tend to sue for almost anything. The requirement to disclose prior purchasers information is unethical. To give out personal information to strangers is highly risky in this day of identity theft. People will be reluctant to sign up if they know that their information is going to be given to other people. I have been in the medical field and have a degree in clnical nutrition. I became a Mannatech Associate and also provide clinical nutrition education. The opportunity to help people with products that make a difference in their health and to have the freedom to travel with husband and spend more time with my family is why I became a Mannatech Associate. I appreciate the effort of the FTC to protect consumers, but I believe this new rule has many issues that need to be addressed and that there are better ways to approach these problems and still achieve the desired goals. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Julie Alles, RD/LD