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Use of Back Copies in Analyzed Non-Paid Bulk

At the July 2008 board meeting, clarification was added to Rule F13.5 Analyzed Non-Paid Bulk Defined (see below), regarding the use of back copies in this category of circulation. The rule has been updated to speak to the fact that the current on-sale issue is the only issue that can be served in analyzed non-paid bulk programs. Back-copy service is not eligible for this circulation category.

F 13.5 Analyzed Non-Paid Bulk Defined

Analyzed non-paid bulk is circulation delivered to designated locations for redistribution to recipients unknown to the publisher. Records must be kept on an issue-by-issue basis to show gross and net distribution when applicable. The copy served must be the current subscription issue being distributed. Publisher's Statements and Audit Reports shall show copies distributed to designated areas but make no inference as to their final disposition.



Posted 08/05/08