§ 6–609
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 6-609 (2026)
Title 6. Charitable Organizations and Charitable Representatives
Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 6–609LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless authorized by a charitable organization, a person may not:
(1)
represent that a charitable contribution is requested for the charitable organization; or
(2)
use a name, symbol, emblem, device, service mark or printed matter that belongs to or is associated with the charitable organization to solicit charitable contributions.
(b)
In soliciting charitable contributions for a charitable organization, a person may not use a name, symbol, emblem, device, service mark, or printed matter so similar to that of another established charitable organization that the use might confuse or mislead the public.