76-12-402. Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-12-402. Unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-12-101 , and 76-12-401 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful use of a person's name for soliciting contributions if the actor:
(a)is a charitable organization, professional fund raiser, or professional solicitor, seeking to raise funds for a charitable purpose; and
(b)uses the name of any other person for the purpose of soliciting a charitable contribution in this state without the written consent of the person.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is an infraction.
(4)This section does not apply to:
(a)a religious corporation, organization, charity, or agency; or
(b)an organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with a religious corporation or organization.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session