Mississippi Legislature

1997 Regular Session

House Bill 995

[Introduced]

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History of Actions

Background

Title

Description: Charitable organizations; require disclosure on containers soliciting donations.

History of Actions:

101/10/97(H)Referred To Judiciary B
202/04/97(H)Died In Committee

Background Information:

Effective dateJuly 1, 1997
DispositionDead
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredYes

House Committee:

Principal Author: Holland

Code Sections: A 079-0011-0501, A 079-0011-0503

Title: AN ACT TO REQUIRE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER PERSONS TO PLACE A DISCLOSURE LABEL IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE ON CONTAINERS OR OTHER RECEPTACLES WITH PRODUCT FOR OFFER OF SALE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING FUNDS OR DONATIONS FOR A CHARITABLE PURPOSE; TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF UNLAWFUL CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 79-11-501 AND 79-11-503, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 01/10/97 at 11:57.



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