Florida Statutes
Chapter 496 - Solicitation of Funds
496.4121 - Collection Receptacles Used for Donations.


(1) As used in this section, the term “collection receptacle” means a receptacle used to collect donated clothing, household items, or other goods for resale.
(2) A collection receptacle must display a permanent sign or label on each side which contains the following information printed in letters that are at least 3 inches in height and no less than one-half inch in width, in a color that contrasts with the color of the collection receptacle:
(a) For a collection receptacle used by a person required to register under this chapter, the name, business address, telephone number, and registration number of the charitable organization or sponsor for whom the solicitation is made.
(b) For a collection receptacle placed or maintained in public view by a person not required to register under this chapter or by a person not claiming an exemption pursuant to s. 496.406, the name, telephone number, and physical address of the business conducting the solicitation and the statement: “This is not a charity. Donations made here support a for-profit business and are not tax deductible.”

(3) Upon request, a charitable organization or sponsor using a collection receptacle must provide the donor with documentation of its tax-exempt status and the registration issued under this chapter.
History.—s. 16, ch. 2014-122.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations

Chapter 496 - Solicitation of Funds

496.401 - Short Title.

496.402 - Legislative Intent.

496.403 - Application.

496.404 - Definitions.

496.405 - Registration Statements by Charitable Organizations and Sponsors.

496.4055 - Charitable Organization or Sponsor Board Duties.

496.406 - Exemption From Registration.

496.407 - Financial Statement.

496.4071 - Supplemental Financial Disclosure.

496.4072 - Financial Statements for Specific Disaster Relief Solicitations.

496.409 - Registration and Duties of Professional Fundraising Consultant.

496.410 - Registration and Duties of Professional Solicitors.

496.4101 - Licensure of Professional Solicitors and Certain Employees Thereof.

496.411 - Disclosure Requirements and Duties of Charitable Organizations and Sponsors.

496.412 - Disclosure Requirements and Duties of Professional Solicitors.

496.4121 - Collection Receptacles Used for Donations.

496.413 - Contributions Solicited for or Accepted on Behalf of a Named Individual.

496.414 - Duties of Commercial Co-Venturers.

496.415 - Prohibited Acts.

496.416 - Violation as Deceptive or Unfair Trade Practice.

496.417 - Criminal Penalties.

496.418 - Recordkeeping and Accounting.

496.419 - Powers of the Department.

496.4191 - Additional Penalty; Immediate Suspension.

496.420 - Civil Remedies and Enforcement.

496.421 - More Stringent Local Provisions Not Preempted by Ss. 496.401-496.424.

496.422 - Duties of the Department of State.

496.423 - Public Information; Annual Report.

496.424 - Rulemaking Authority.

496.425 - Solicitation of Funds Within Public Transportation Facilities.

496.4255 - Public Airport Not Required to Grant Permit or Access.

496.426 - Registration and Solicitation Requirements.

496.430 - Disqualification From Certain Tax Exemptions.