§ 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 3-205; 1992, ch. 4, § 2; ch. 125, § 1, 2.