Appendix C
Publications of Institutions and Societies
A publication that meets the applicable standards in DMM E211 and contains
only the publisher's own advertising and not, under any condition, the
advertising of other persons or organizations is eligible for Periodicals mailing
privileges if it meets at least one of the following criteria:
a. Published by a regularly incorporated nonprofit institution of learning
(i.e., an organization of a permanent nature where instruction is given
in the higher branches of education only, owing its origin to private or
public munificence, and established solely for the public good and not
for private gain).
b. Published by a regularly established state institution of learning
supported in whole or in part by public taxation.
c. Published by any public or nonprofit private elementary or secondary
institution of learning or its administrative or governing body.
d. A bulletin issued by one of the following:
(1) A state board of health.
(2) A state industrial development agency.
(3) A state conservation agency or department.
(4) A state fish and game agency or department.
(5) A state board or department of public charities.
(6) A state board or department of corrections.
e. A program announcement or guide published by an educational radio
or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof, or by a
nonprofit educational radio or television station.
The following types of publications are eligible for Periodicals mailing
privileges if they meet the basic standards in DMM E211, contain only the
publisher's own advertising or general advertising, and are published by one
of the following:
a. A benevolent or fraternal society or order organized under the lodge
system and having a bona fide membership of at least 1,000 persons
(publications under the auspices of the society or order are also
eligible).
b. A trade union (publications under the auspices of the union are also
eligible).
c. A strictly professional society (i.e., a group consisting solely of persons
who have obtained professional status by advanced educational
training, experience, specialized interest, or peer examination). Where
applicable, public certification in a particular field of the arts or sciences
(such as engineering, law, or medicine) is considered in determining
eligibility. The members must be engaged in their given profession
under its binding standards of performance and conduct on which the
public is entitled to rely.
d. A strictly literary society (i.e., an organization whose sole purpose is to
encourage and cultivate an appreciation of general literature, a literary
subject, or an author of recognized literary accomplishment). The
membership must be composed of individuals who discuss or analyze
the style, composition, or other characteristics of the literature or
authors in which they have a common interest.
e. A strictly historical society (i.e., an organization whose sole purpose is
to discover, collect, and systematically record the history of civilization
or of a particular segment). Such a society should preserve this
material and make it available to its members and the general public
and should extend education by producing published matter, holding
regular meetings, presenting addresses and lectures, or using mass
media.
f. A strictly scientific society (i.e., an organization whose sole purpose is
to bring individuals together for scientific investigations and pursuits in
the applied, pure, or natural sciences and to disseminate technical
information on these subjects).
g. A church (i.e., a congregation of worshippers who conduct religious
services) or a church organization (i.e., organizations of individual
churches, organizations that are subsidiary to individual churches, and
national or regional organizations of churches).
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