Chapter

CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS

O.C.G.A. § 43-17-1— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-2— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-3— Registration of paid solicitors; renewal; financial statements; denial of registration; amendments; contracts; solicitation notices; accounting; deposit of contributions; records
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-3.1— Registration as a solicitor agent; application; denial; renewal; amendments; fees
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-4— [Effective July 1, 2023
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-5— Registration of charitable organizations; service of process; financial statement; tax exemption determination; denial; renewal; amendments; fees; records
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-6— Agreement for charitable sales promotion; final accounting and records of promotions
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-7— Denial, suspension, or revocation of registration; other disciplinary actions; financial statements
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-8— Disclosures required
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-8.1— Requirements for use of collection receptacles for donations; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-8.2— Requirement for orderly, clean, and sanitary receptacles; notice; penalty for violations
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-9— Exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-10— Administration of chapter
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-11— Enforcement of chapter; investigations; subpoenas; cooperation with Attorney General, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-12— Prohibited acts
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-13— Penalties; cease and desist orders; injunctions; restitution; appointment and powers of receiver; subpoenas
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-14— Recovery of damages; class actions
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-15— Venue
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-16— Hearings; notice; powers and orders of the Secretary of State
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-17— [Effective July 1, 2023
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-18— Service of process
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-19— Applicability of “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-20— Immunity
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-21— Burden of proof on persons claiming exemption or exception; certified copies; certificate of compliance or noncompliance
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-22— Provisions of chapter govern criminal or civil proceedings
O.C.G.A. § 43-17-23— Violations of chapter