Non Commercial Solicitor
- Fee: $0
- Term: 1 Yr
- Required Documentation: Completed Application
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Chapter 10.35 SOLICITATION
*State law references: Crime of solicitation, AS 11.31.110; registration of charitable organizations soliciting contributions, AS 45.68.010.
A. It is unlawful for any person, corporation, association or organization of any kind, or their agents, representatives or employees, to solicit funds, or secure subscriptions for future payment of funds, for religious, charitable or educational purposes without first securing a noncommercial solicitor's license from the municipal clerk.
B. This section shall not apply to solicitations made on behalf of any religious, charitable or educational corporation, association or organization among its members or officers, or in the form of collections or contributions made during regular assemblies or services.
10.35.015 Noncommercial solicitation--Application for license.
A. Applications for a noncommercial solicitor's license shall be made to the municipal clerk in the name of the organization, corporation or association on whose behalf solicitations will be made, and shall contain the following information:
1. The purpose of the association, organization or corporation.
2. The dates upon which solicitations will be made.
3. The method of solicitation.
4. How funds solicited or pledged will be used.
5. The names and addresses of the persons within the association or organization who decide how funds received through solicitation are to be spent.
B. The circulation and certification requirements ofSection 10.10.020.A.1 shall not apply to review of applications for noncommercial solicitors' licenses.
10.35.020 Noncommercial solicitation--Prohibited acts.
It is unlawful:
A. For any person, organization, association or corporation to solicit funds or secure subscriptions for future payment of funds for religious, charitable or educational purposes between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. in residential areas.
B. For any person, organization, association or corporation to solicit funds or secure subscriptions for future payment of funds for religious, charitable or educational purposes on property posted with notice prohibiting solicitors, peddlers or similar activities, or where solicitors know or have reason to know that the owners or lawful occupants of that property prohibit solicitation thereon.
C. For any person, in the course of soliciting funds or securing subscription for future payment of funds for religious, charitable or educational purposes, to fail to disclose the following information to persons solicited:
1. His name.
2. The organization, corporation or association represented, and its purpose.
3. How funds solicited will be spent.
D. For any person, in the course of soliciting funds or securing subscription for future payment of funds for religious, charitable or educational purposes, to fraudulently misrepresent any material fact or fail to disclose any material fact or use any deceptive scheme or device in connection with such activities.