HI HB790

Extends charitable solicitation reporting requirements to commercial co-venturers, requiring them to register and comply with disclosure rules previously applied only to charitable organizations, professional fundraisers, and solicitors.

Requires commercial co-venturers to obtain written consent from charitable organizations before conducting sales promotions using their names, with consent filed at least 10 days prior to promotion start date.

Reduces record retention requirement from five years to three years for all entities subject to the chapter, including commercial co-venturers.

Imposes a fine of $20 per day (capped at $1,000 total) on commercial co-venturers who fail to file required written consent with the department, unless failure is due to reasonable cause.

Clarifies that organizations receiving less than $25,000 in average annual contributions are exempt from registration requirements, if they do not employ compensated professional solicitors or fundraisers.