Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294)
Section 400.275 - Examination of Registration Statement; Registration; Exceptions; Charge Not Required.

Sec. 5.
(1) The attorney general shall examine the registration statement of a charitable organization that is submitted in proper form and is supported by material information required under this act. If the registration statement and supporting information conforms to the requirements of this act and any rules promulgated under this act, the attorney general shall register the charitable organization, unless the organization has materially misrepresented or omitted information required or the organization has acted or is acting in violation of this act or rules promulgated hereunder. If registered, the effective date of the registration is the date the registration statement was received by the attorney general.
(2) Registration of a charitable organization shall be without charge to the charitable organization or its agents and representatives if the purpose of registration is soliciting and receiving contributions and donations or selling memberships or otherwise raising money from the public for the specified charitable purpose.
History: 1975, Act 169, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 400 - Social Services

Act 169 of 1975 - Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (400.271 - 400.294)

Section 400.271 - Short Title.

Section 400.272 - Definitions.

Section 400.273 - Charitable Organization; Registration; Information to Be Included in Registration Statement; Form; Suspension of Requirement to File Registration Statement; Conditions.

Section 400.274 - Copies of Contracts and Soliciting Materials.

Section 400.275 - Examination of Registration Statement; Registration; Exceptions; Charge Not Required.

Section 400.276 - Notice of Change in Information; Report.

Section 400.277 - Expiration of Registration; Renewal of Registration Statement and Supporting Information.

Section 400.278 - Documents; Books and Records; Inspection.

Section 400.279 - Local, County, or Area Division Supervised and Controlled by Superior or Parent Organization; Registration; Application Statement; Annual Report.

Section 400.280 - Rules.

Section 400.281 - Designation of Resident Agent; Service of Process.

Section 400.282 - Repealed. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 1, 2011.

Section 400.283 - Exemptions From Registration and Reporting Requirements.

Section 400.284 - Repealed. 2010, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 30, 2011.

Section 400.285 - Repealed. 1976, Act 368, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976.

Section 400.286 - Noncompliance; Imposition of Conditions.

Section 400.287 - Professional Fund Raiser; Application for License; Bond; Renewal of License; Registration or Reregistration of Professional Solicitor.

Section 400.287a - Suspension of License of Professional Fund Raiser or Registration of Charitable Organization or Professional Solicitor; Imposition of Conditions.

Section 400.288 - Prohibited Conduct; Publishing Names of Contributors; Identification.

Section 400.289 - Owning or Operating Clothing Donation Box; Requirements; Exemption.

Section 400.290 - Grounds for Injunction, Court Order, or Judgment; Additional Remedies; Actions by Attorney General; Assurance of Discontinuance.

Section 400.291 - Investigation; Order of Appearance or Production; Service; Contempt; Oath or Affirmation.

Section 400.292 - Powers and Duties of Attorney General Not Restricted.

Section 400.293 - Conduct Constituting Misdemeanor; Penalty; Presumption; Civil Action; Prosecution.

Section 400.293a - Persons Subject to Act.

Section 400.293b - Authority of Prosecuting Attorney to Prosecute Person Subject to Act.

Section 400.294 - Repeal of MCL 400.301 to 400.304.