| Comment Number: | 522418-07231 |
| Received: | 7/9/2006 11:41:01 PM |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | Katerina Getchell |
| State: | CO |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
| Attachment: | 522418-07231.pdf Download Adobe Reader |
Comments:
Katerina Getchell Date: 7/10/06 Re: Business Opportunity Rule R511993 Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing this letter because I am concerned about the proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993. Please read my full letter as an attached WORD document as it will not fit in this space limited to 4000 characters. While I understand the responsibilities of the FTC to protect the public from “unfair and deceptive acts or practices,” I believe that this proposed rule could prevent me from continuing as a distributor for Young Living Essential Oils. There are specific sections in the proposed rule that will make it very difficult, if not impossible, for me to sell Young Living's products. Like myself, the vast majority of Young Living distributors promote the purchase of product rather than any business opportunity. I have been a distributor with Young Living for six years. I became involved with this company because I felt the products were exceptional. Later on, I became further involved so that I could earn additional income. Through Young Living, I have developed leadership skills and cultivated many meaningful relationships. My family and I enjoy the health benefits of using these products daily and are thrilled to be part of Young Living. We have come to rely on the income from my direct selling business. The future of my family is dependent on the stability of the direct selling industry. I appreciate the work that the FTC does to protect consumers, yet I believe this proposed new rule (specifically the 7 day waiting period, Litigation Information, References, Cancellation policy, and Exemption Policy) has many unintended consequences, and there are less burdensome alternatives available to achieving your goals. Thank you for your time in considering my comments. Respectfully, Katerina Getchell