| Description | A regulation that clarifies the solicitation of contributions process by charitable organizations and professional solicitors through the establishment of uniform registration or exemption procedures, and requirements for basic information disclosure and submission of related financial statements. |
| State Authority | Section 57-66 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. 2. The prevention of solicitation fraud through registration requirements, public warnings of unregistered solicitations, investigation of fund-raising activities, and referral of violations to legal officials for prosecution. 3. The setting of specific information disclosure procedures for both charitable organizations and professional solicitors with respect to registration, identification, and submission of financial statements. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Michael Menefee / Program Mgr, Charitable and Regulatory Programs |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Michael.Menefee@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-3983 FAX: (804)371-7479 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Removes references to the Office of Consumer Affairs, updates references to state agencies, etc. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/05/2015. |
| Charitable solicitations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2002. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 10/5/2012 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 4/10/2000 Agency Completed | Amend | |