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whether on AOAC letterhead or not, must be sent to the appropriate office at AOAC headquarters.
8.
AOAC INTERNATIONAL business cards shall not be used by any person or organization other
than the Association, its staff, and elected officials, except by special permission.
Those authorized to use AOAC business cards shall use them for official AOAC business only and
shall not represent themselves as having authority to bind the Association beyond that authorized.
Sanctions
1.
Upon learning of any violation of the above policy, the Executive Director or a designate will
notify the individual or organization that they are in violation of AOAC policy and will ask them
to refrain from further misuse of the AOAC name or insignia.
2.
If the misuse is by an Individual Member or Sustaining Member of the Association, and the
misuse continues after notification, the Board of Directors will take appropriate action.
3.
If continued misuse is by a nonmember of the Association or if a member continues misuse in
spite of notification and Board action, ultimately, the Association will take legal action to protect
its property, legal integrity, reputation, and image.
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Adopted by the AOAC Board of Directors: September 24, 1989
Revised: June 13, 1991; February 26, 1992; March 21, 1995; October 1996