§ 131F-24 – Civil remedies and enforcement.
131F-24. Civil remedies and enforcement. (a) Civil Remedies. – In addition to other remedies authorized by law, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in superior court to enforce this Chapter. Upon a finding that any person has violated this Chapter, a court may make any necessary order or enter a judgment, including a […]
§ 131F-30 – Public information; annual report.
131F-30. Public information; annual report. (a) Public Information Program. – The Department shall develop a public information program to further the purposes of this Chapter. The purpose of the program is to help the public recognize unlawful, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent solicitations and make knowledgeable, informed decisions concerning contributions. (b) Information to Be Included. – […]
§ 131F-31 – Contributions solicited for, or accepted by or on behalf of, a named individual.
131F-31. Contributions solicited for, or accepted by or on behalf of, a named individual. (a) Trust Account Required. – Contributions solicited for, or accepted by or on behalf of, a named individual shall be deposited in a trust account opened by a trustee named in a properly established trust document. (b) Use of Trust Funds. […]
§ 131F-32 – Records.
131F-32. Records. Each charitable organization, sponsor, fund-raising consultant, and solicitor shall keep, for a period of at least three years, true and accurate records as to their activities in the State. The records shall be made available to the Department for inspection and shall be furnished no later than 10 days after the request was […]
§ 131F-33 – Rule-making authority.
131F-33. Rule-making authority. The Department shall have the authority to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this Chapter or to prevent false or deceptive statements or conduct in the solicitation of charitable contributions. (1981, c. 886, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 759, s. 2.)
§ 131F-15 – License required for fund-raising consultant.
131F-15. License required for fund-raising consultant. (a) License Required. – Unless exempted under G.S. 131F-3, a person shall not act as a fund-raising consultant in this State unless that person has obtained a license from the Department. (b) License Application. – Applications for a license or renewal of a license shall be submitted on a […]
§ 131F-16 – License required for solicitors.
131F-16. License required for solicitors. (a) Licensure Required. – Unless exempted under G.S. 131F-3, a person shall not act as a solicitor in this State unless that person has obtained a license from the Department and paid the applicable fees. (b) Applications. – Applications for a license or renewal of a license shall be submitted […]
§ 131F-17 – Disclosure requirements of solicitors.
131F-17. Disclosure requirements of solicitors. (a) General Disclosures. – A solicitor shall comply with the following disclosures: (1) Prior to orally requesting a contribution or along with a written request for a contribution, a solicitor shall clearly disclose: a. The name of the solicitor as on file with the Department. b. If the individual acting […]
§ 131F-18 – Requirements of coventurers.
131F-18. Requirements of coventurers. (a) Written Consent. – Prior to the commencement of any charitable sales promotion or sponsor sales promotion in this State conducted by a coventurer on behalf of a charitable organization or sponsor, the coventurer shall obtain the written consent of the charitable organization or sponsor whose name will be used during […]
§ 131F-20 – Prohibited acts.
131F-20. Prohibited acts. It is unlawful for any person to: (1) Violate or fail to comply with the requirements of this Chapter. (2) Act as a fund-raising consultant or solicitor after the expiration, suspension, or revocation of that person’s license. (3) Enter into any contract or agreement with or employ a fund-raising consultant or solicitor […]