Chapter 626

2006 -- H 7147 SUBSTITUTE A

Enacted 07/14/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- SOLICITATION BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Introduced By: Representative Joseph N. Amaral

Date Introduced: February 08, 2006

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 5-53.1 of the General Laws entitled "Solicitation by Charitable

Organizations" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

5-53.1-12.1. Solicitation -- Requirements. – Prior to orally requesting a contribution, or

contemporaneously with a written request for a contribution, the following shall be clearly and

conspicuously disclosed:

(a) The name of the professional solicitor and professional fund-raiser, and the fact that

the solicitation is being conducted by a professional solicitor.

(b) If requested by the prospective donor, the percentage of the contribution to be

retained by the professional fund-raiser.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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