Section 6-416 - Restrictions on soliciting and spending money.
§ 6-416. Restrictions on soliciting and spending money.
(a) In general.- A charitable organization may solicit charitable contributions or spend them only for a charitable purpose that is stated in its registration statement and most recent annual report.
(b) Donor request.- On the request of a donor, a charitable organization shall provide the donor with a statement of the programs and uses for which the funds are requested.
(c) Controls over fund-raising activities.- A charitable organization shall establish and exercise controls over fund-raising activities conducted for its benefit, by itself or by a professional solicitor or fund-raising counsel.
(d) Misrepresentation prohibited.- A charitable organization may not misrepresent the purpose for which funds are solicited.
[An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 3-205; 1992, ch. 4, § 2; ch. 125, §§ 1, 2.]