Effective: November 7, 1990
Latest Legislation: House Bill 486 - 118th General Assembly
Every person who solicits, collects, or expends contributions on behalf of a charitable organization or for a charitable purpose, or who conducts a charitable sales promotion, and every officer, director, trustee, or employee of that person who is concerned with the solicitation, collection, or expenditure of those contributions shall be considered a fiduciary and as acting in a fiduciary capacity.
This section does not supersede or otherwise alter the standard of care or the limitations on the liability of volunteers under section 1702.30 or 2305.38 of the Revised Code.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 17 | Corporations-Partnerships
Chapter 1716 | Charitable Organizations
Section 1716.01 | Charitable Organization Definitions.
Section 1716.02 | Charitable Organizations to File Annual Registration Statement - Contents - Fees.
Section 1716.03 | Organizations Not Required to File Registration Statement.
Section 1716.04 | Annual Report.
Section 1716.05 | Fund-Raising Counsel Requirements.
Section 1716.07 | Professional Solicitors.
Section 1716.08 | Contracting With Professional Solicitors.
Section 1716.09 | Charitable Sales Promotions.
Section 1716.10 | Required Disclosures at the Point of Solicitation.
Section 1716.11 | Maintaining Records of Solicitation Activities.
Section 1716.12 | Attorney General May Exchange Information With Other States.
Section 1716.14 | Prohibited Acts and Practices - Noncomplying Solicitation Is a Nuisance.
Section 1716.15 | Investigations by Attorney General - Powers and Duties.
Section 1716.16 | Civil Actions to Enforce Chapter.
Section 1716.17 | Fiduciary Duties.
Section 1716.21 | Reporting or Filing Requirements on Charitable Organizations.