5. No representative may, in pursuing activities, take part directly or indirectly in a contest or a promotion providing non-pecuniary benefits, as an incentive to promote or sell a product that does not meet the specific needs of his clients, with the exception of benefits or property of low value.
Notwithstanding the first paragraph, a representative may be reimbursed by a legal person or a third party for the direct costs incurred by attending a conference or a convention, provided that the main purpose of the conference or convention is to provide training on activities governed by the Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services (chapter D-9.2).
The first paragraph does not apply to a contest or promotion that was announced prior to 1 October 1999.