44-6555

44-6555. Solicitation disclosure requirements; written confirmation

A. A contracted fund raiser soliciting in this state or anyone acting on behalf of the contracted fund raiser shall disclose substantially both of the following at any time during the solicitation:

1. The name of the charitable organization.

2. The name of the contracted fund raiser as on file with the secretary of state and the fact that the contracted fund raiser, for compensation, is conducting the solicitation on behalf of a charitable organization.

B. If a solicitation campaign by a contracted fund raiser is conducted orally, whether by telephone or otherwise, a written confirmation shall be provided to each person who has contributed or pledged to contribute, within five business days after that person has been solicited, that contains substantially all of the following information:

1. The information required by subsection A in a clear and conspicuous manner.

2. That information filed with the secretary of state pursuant to this article is available for public inspection.

3. The toll free telephone number of the secretary of state.

C. If a written solicitation is used by a contracted fund raiser, all of the disclosures required by this section shall be provided when the written solicitation is made.

D. During the solicitation, whether by telephone or otherwise, independent solicitors shall:

1. Identify themselves as for profit solicitors who are soliciting on behalf of a charitable organization or a contracted fund raiser.

2. Disclose the legal name of the charitable organization or contracted fund raiser on whose behalf the independent solicitor is making the solicitation.

3. Disclose the independent solicitor's true legal name.

4. State that the purpose of the solicitation is to raise charitable funds.