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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".20" citation="COMAR 01.02.04.20" title_num="01" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="04" heading="Professional Solicitors' and Fund-Raising Counsel's Contracts.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>