Regulation .20 Professional Solicitors' and Fund-Raising Counsel's Contracts.

The Secretary of State shall make a determination that a contract between a professional solicitor or fund-raising counsel and a charitable organization does or does not comply with Maryland law within 30 days of the filing of the contract with the Secretary of State. Upon notification that a contract does not comply with the Maryland law, a new contract or contract addendum addressing the provisions not in compliance shall be executed and filed with the Secretary of State.

An application to register as a professional solicitor or fund-raising counsel shall be accompanied by a sample copy of the contract into which the professional solicitor or fund-raising counsel intends to enter with charitable organizations. The sample copy shall be completed to the extent necessary to disclose compensation and otherwise comply with Maryland law.