# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 6. Charitable Organizations and Charitable Representatives

### Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 6-604

(a) A charitable representative or a charitable organization may not lead the public to believe that registration is an endorsement or approval by the State.

(b) Use of the following statement is allowed: "Registered with the Secretary of State of Maryland as required by law. Registration is not an endorsement of a public solicitation for contributions".

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)