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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Solicitation for Charity Act. Requires the registration of contributions collection agents in the form and manner prescribed by the Attorney General. Defines "contributions collection agent" as any person who, for compensation or other consideration, collects charitable contributions in the form of property, including without limitation automobiles, motorcycles, and boats, on behalf of a charitable organization or trustee for a charitable purpose and oversees the resale of such property and the distribution of funds collected from the resale of the property to the charitable organization or trustee. Provides that no person may register as a contributions collection agent who has been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving fiscal wrongdoing, breach of fiduciary duty, or a violation of the Act. Requires contributions collection agents to maintain accurate and detailed records regarding all property collected, which shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by the Attorney General or his or her duly authorized representative. Makes other changes.
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Solicitation for Charity Act. Makes changes in the definitions of "professional fund raiser" and "professional solicitor" to include certain persons who receive and collect contributions, in addition to soliciting contributions. Requires the submission of certain detailed schedules along with the required financial report of professional fund raisers who conduct, manage, or carry on a fund raising campaign involving the collection or resale of any motor vehicles or water crafts. Makes other changes.
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