Can the commissioner restrict a license holder's personal appearance or voice in advertising?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Yes, but only for radio ads
• D. Yes, if the licensee consents

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that regulatory rules for professional advertising focus on what is said and how truthfully it’s presented, not on how a license holder looks or sounds. A commissioner cannot restrain a licensee’s personal appearance or voice in advertising simply because it’s a personal attribute. The authority typically covers ensuring accuracy, avoiding deception, and preventing misrepresentation, not policing a person’s image or vocal delivery. So, while ads must be truthful and not misleading, constraining how someone presents themselves visually or vocally goes beyond what most licensing rules authorize. The other possibilities would imply broader control that isn’t supported by standard regulatory practice.