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AZ SB1077
Bill
Status
3/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Barto
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona law to add new unlawful practices in charitable solicitations, including misrepresenting that donations are tax deductible, going to nonprofit corporations, or enabling tax credits.
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Requires charitable organizations and for-profit companies operating collection sites for donated items to post clear signage indicating ownership and how proceeds will be used.
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Defines collection site ownership as receiving at least 51 percent of proceeds from retail sales of donated items.
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Establishes criminal penalties: Class 6 felony for contracted fund raisers and Class 1 misdemeanor for independent solicitors who knowingly violate unlawful practices.
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Authorizes the Attorney General to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation in addition to criminal penalties.
Legislative Description
Fund solicitations; charities; unlawful acts
Charities
Last Action
Chapter 49
3/23/2018