Section 57-22-3 – Definitions.
As used in the Charitable Solicitations Act: A. “charitable organization” means any entity that has been granted exemption from the federal income tax by the United States commissioner of internal revenue as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or identifies itself to the public as having […]
Section 57-22-4 – Application of act.
A. The Charitable Solicitations Act shall not apply to a religious organization, even if it is a charitable organization. B. Exempt from the registration and reporting requirements of the Charitable Solicitations Act are: (1) educational institutions and organizations defined in Section 6-5A-1 NMSA 1978; and (2) persons soliciting for an individual or group that has […]
Section 57-22-5 – Attorney general to maintain register of charitable organizations as public record.
The attorney general shall establish and maintain a register of all documents filed by charitable organizations in accordance with the Charitable Solicitations Act. The register shall be open to public inspection except that the attorney general may withhold from public inspection documents or information obtained in the course of an investigation undertaken pursuant to the […]
Section 57-22-6 – Filing of required documents.
A. A charitable organization existing, operating or soliciting in the state, unless exempted by Section 57-22-4 NMSA 1978, shall register with the attorney general on a form provided by the attorney general; correct any deficiencies in its registration upon notice of deficiencies provided by the attorney general and provide a copy of its IRS Form […]
Section 57-22-6.1 – Professional fundraisers; registration.
A. Professional fundraisers shall, before entering into a contract with any charitable organization, except a religious organization, to solicit for or on its behalf: (1) register with the attorney general on a form provided by the attorney general; (2) file with the attorney general a surety bond pursuant to the Charitable Solicitations Act; and (3) […]
Section 57-22-6.2 – Professional fundraisers; bond.
A professional fundraiser shall file a surety bond at the time of the registration with the attorney general in an amount and on a form provided by the attorney general. The professional fundraiser shall maintain the surety bond, or alternative financial assurances approved by the attorney general, as long as the professional fundraiser solicits in […]
Section 57-22-6.3 – General provisions; charitable organizations; professional fundraisers; prohibited practices.
A charitable organization or a professional fundraiser shall not: A. engage in deceptive fundraising practices, meaning any false or misleading verbal or written statement, description or representation of any kind knowingly made in connection with a solicitation and that may, tends to or does deceive or mislead any person and includes: (1) using the name […]