Public Access (retail/business, distributed to apartments, racks and other distribution)

News media qualified circulation

Applicable Rule: C 3.1 (c)/C 103.1 (c) Qualified Circulation - Public Access

Nonpaid single copies distributed to the consumer via public access. Public access of the publication can be either publisher or carrier/distributor controlled. For copies to be included in qualified public access, the following requirements must be met:

Retail/Business

Copies requested by a business for distribution to its patrons.

Examples:

• Hospitals and nursing homes
• Restaurants
• Doctors/dentists offices
• Other public locations (e.g., barber shops, salons, retail locations)

Qualifications:

• The business/organization requests or agrees to receive the copies
• Copies are easily accessible to patrons

Distributed to Apartments

Copies distributed in common areas of multi-unit residential buildings.

Requirements:

• Delivered to residential apartment buildings and other multi-unit residential buildings.
• Copies are easily accessible to residents in common areas.

Racks and Other Distribution

Copies distributed via racks or other nonresidential locations.

Requirements:

• Copies are delivered to a public location.
• Copies are easily accessible for pick-up and use by individuals.