WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed rule called: Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on March 13 by April J. Tabor, Secretary.

Summary: The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") seeks public comment on the need for amendments to the Commission's "Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans" ( i.e, "Negative Option Rule" or "Rule") to help consumers avoid recurring payments for products and services they did not intend to order and to allow them to cancel such payments without unwarranted obstacles.

For more information, contact Hong Park 202-326-2158), Attorney, Division of Enforcement, ...