Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 449.44a. Approved organization procedure

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Submission of application.--Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to refer military personnel and their families to licensed volunteers who provide mental health services without remuneration may submit an application to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

(b) Contents of information.--An application submitted under subsection (a) shall contain:

(1) The name and address of the organization and a copy of its corporate filing.

(2) The charitable purpose for which it is operating in this Commonwealth.

(3) The latest filing with the Department of State.

(4) The level of insurance obtained by the organization for its activities.

(5) The location, hours, facilities and staff who will oversee the volunteer effort.

(6) The confirmation of tax-exempt status of the organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)) issued by the United States Internal Revenue Service.

(7) The most recent Federal tax return (IRS Form 990, 990EZ or 990N) filed by the organization.

(8) Any other information the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, or any Commonwealth agency consulted by the department, deems necessary.

(c) Review of application.--The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs shall review the information provided on the application and, after coordination with the Department of State and any other Commonwealth agency the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs deems appropriate, may approve or disapprove that organization for sponsoring persons who hold volunteer licenses as provided under this act. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs shall provide the appropriate licensing board with the information and a list of approved organizations pursuant to this section.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 449.44a. Approved organization procedure - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-449-44a/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard