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AZ SB1077

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Barto

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Defines collection site ownership as receiving at least 51 percent of proceeds from retail sales of donated items.

  • Establishes criminal penalties: Class 6 felony for contracted fund raisers and Class 1 misdemeanor for independent solicitors who knowingly violate unlawful practices.

  • 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

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