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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No (i) business as defined in § 58.1-3700.1, other than a charitable or civic organization to which contributions are deductible under § 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) professional solicitor shall place or maintain a receptacle in public view for the purpose of collecting donated clothing, household items, or other items for future resale unless such person or professional solicitor places on the receptacle a permanent sign or label in a prominent place that includes the following information printed in letters that are no less than three inches in height and no less than one-half inch in width and in a color that contrasts with the color of the receptacle, which sign or label shall be placed immediately below the opening in the receptacle used to deposit donations:
1. The name, business address, and telephone number of the person engaged in such business or the professional solicitor; and
2. a. For a receptacle placed or maintained by a person engaged in such business, a statement that reads: “This donation receptacle is operated by a for-profit business. Items donated here support a for-profit business.”; or
b. For a receptacle placed or maintained by the professional solicitor, a statement that reads: “This donation receptacle is operated by a professional solicitor. Items donated here support, in part, the professional solicitor, which is a for-profit entity.”
Enforcement of a violation of this section shall be limited to subsections B through E of § 57-59.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 57. Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries § 57-55.4. Collection receptacles; required disclosures - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-57-religious-and-charitable-matters-cemeteries/va-code-sect-57-55-4/
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