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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In addition to any other disclosure required for solicitations by telephone under section 6-16-105, a paid solicitor who makes an oral solicitation to any person by a telephone call received in Colorado regarding a charitable contribution shall make the following oral disclosures as part of the telephone solicitation:
(a) A statement that the person soliciting the charitable contribution by telephone is paid to make such solicitation;
(b) The name of the telemarketing company that employs the paid solicitor;
(c) The name and telephone number of the charitable organization on whose behalf the paid solicitor is making the solicitation;
(d) Deleted by Laws 2001, Ch. 313, § 5, eff. May 9, 2002.
(d.5) The first name and surname of the paid solicitor, which must be given in the opening greeting;
(e) A statement, which must be made prior to the person's agreement to make a contribution, that the charitable contribution is not tax deductible, if such is the case;
(f) Upon request by a person from whom a charitable contribution is sought, the percentage of the contribution that will be paid to the charitable organization as a result of such person's contribution; and
(g) Upon request by a person from whom a charitable contribution is sought, the registration numbers of the charitable organization and the paid solicitor.
(2) A volunteer as defined in section 6-16-103(12) who makes an oral solicitation to any person by a telephone call received in Colorado regarding a charitable contribution is subject to the disclosure required under paragraph (e) of subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as restricting, superseding, abrogating, or contravening any state or federal law or regulation regarding charitable solicitations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 6. Consumer and Commercial Affairs § 6-16-105.3. Solicitations by telephone - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-6-consumer-and-commercial-affairs/co-rev-st-sect-6-16-105-3/
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