# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 6. Charitable Organizations and Charitable Representatives

### Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 6-617

A professional solicitor or associate solicitor may not solicit charitable contributions for or in the name of a charitable organization unless the professional solicitor or associate solicitor:

(1) has written authorization that contains:

  (i) the consent of 2 officers of the charitable organization;

  (ii) the signature of the professional solicitor; and

  (iii) an express statement of the term of the authorization;

(2) submits a copy of the authorization to the Secretary of State; and

(3) on request, shows a copy of the authorization and personal identification to a person who is solicited.

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