History of Actions | Background | Title |
Description: Charitable organizations; require disclosure on containers soliciting donations.
1 | 01/10/97 | (H) | Referred To Judiciary B | |
2 | 02/04/97 | (H) | Died In Committee |
Effective date | July 1, 1997 | |
Disposition | Dead | |
Deadline | General Bill/Constitutional Amendment | |
Revenue | No | |
3/5ths vote required | Yes |
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.
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