(a) A charitable organization may solicit charitable contributions or spend them only for a charitable purpose that is stated in its registration statement and most recent annual report.
(b) On the request of a donor, a charitable organization shall provide the donor with a statement of the programs and uses for which the funds are requested.
(c) A charitable organization shall establish and exercise controls over fund-raising activities conducted for its benefit, by itself or by a professional solicitor or fund-raising counsel.
(d) A charitable organization may not misrepresent the purpose for which funds are solicited.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 6 - Charitable Organizations and Charitable Representatives
Subtitle 4 - Charitable Organizations
Section 6-401 - Registration Required
Section 6-402 - Registration Statements
Section 6-403 - Duty of Officers
Section 6-404 - Approval of Application; Reasons for Noncompliance
Section 6-405 - Requirements of Exempt Person
Section 6-406 - Soliciting After Application for Registration
Section 6-409 - Duty of Officers
Section 6-410 - Financial Statement
Section 6-411 - Disclosure Statement
Section 6-412 - Financial Records
Section 6-413 - Exemption From Submission Requirement
Section 6-415 - Restrictions on Voting
Section 6-416 - Restrictions on Soliciting and Spending Money