9 §5012. Charitable solicitation disclosure
§5012. Charitable solicitation disclosure It is a violation of this chapter for any person or entity to solicit contributions from a prospective donor without fully disclosing to the prospective donor, at the time of solicitation but prior to the request for contributions, the name and physical address of the charitable organization for which the solicitation […]
9 §5002. Intent
§5002. Intent It is the intent of the Legislature to require the licensure and financial reporting of charitable organizations and professional solicitors and the bonding of professional solicitors. [PL 2013, c. 539, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 488, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 386, §A1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 497, §1 (AMD). […]
9 §5012-A. Commercial co-venturer disclosure (REPEALED)
§5012-A. Commercial co-venturer disclosure (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 221, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 541, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. A, §9 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 313, §23 (RP).
9 §5003. Definitions
§5003. Definitions As used in this Act, unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings. [PL 1977, c. 488, §1 (NEW).] 1. Charitable organization. “Charitable organization” means any person or entity, including any person or entity organized in a foreign state, that is or holds itself out to […]
9 §5013. Unauthorized use of names
§5013. Unauthorized use of names 1. Use of name; written consent. A person or entity may not, for the purpose of soliciting contributions from persons or entities in this State, use the name of any other person or entity in a misleading manner. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the publication of endorsements […]
9 §5004. Licensure of charitable organizations
§5004. Licensure of charitable organizations 1. Initial licensure as a charitable organization. The following provisions govern license applications by charitable organizations. A. Unless it has received an exemption pursuant to section 5006, a charitable organization that intends to solicit, accept or obtain contributions in this State or to have contributions solicited, accepted or obtained […]
9 §5014. Violation as unfair trade practice
§5014. Violation as unfair trade practice Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation of Title 5, chapter 10, the Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 1977, c. 488, §1 (NEW).] Any intentional violation of this chapter shall be a Class D crime. [PL 1977, c. 488, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, […]
9 §5005. Financial reports; fees (REPEALED)
§5005. Financial reports; fees (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 488, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 654, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §§360-362 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 678, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 456, §§A26-A29 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 55, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 77, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 714, §2 (AMD). […]
9 §5005-A. Records
§5005-A. Records 1. Books and records. A charitable organization shall maintain accurate and complete books and records of all fund-raising campaigns and shall keep those books and records available for inspection by or production to the Attorney General or the director for 3 years after the conclusion of each fund-raising campaign. [PL 2013, c. […]
9 §5005-B. Annual fund-raising activity reports to be filed by charitable organizations
§5005-B. Annual fund-raising activity reports to be filed by charitable organizations 1. Content of report. A charitable organization shall submit to the director an annual fund-raising activity report that reflects data from the organization’s preceding fiscal year, on a form prescribed by the director, as part of its application for license renewal. The report must […]