§ 12581.2
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As used in this article, “solicitation” or “soliciting” for charitable purposes means any request, plea, entreaty, demand, or invitation, or attempt thereof, to give money or property, in connection with which any of the following applies:
(a)Any appeal is made for charitable purposes.
(b)The name of any charity, philanthropic or charitable organization, is used or referred to in any such appeal as an inducement for making any such gift.
(c)Any statement is made to the effect that the gift or any part thereof will go to or be used for any charitable purpose or organization.
(d)The name of any organization of law enforcement personnel, firefighters or other persons who protect the public safety is used or referred to as an inducement for transferring any money or property, unless the only expressed or implied purpose of the solicitation is for the sole benefit of the actual active membership of the organization.