Charitable Solicitations - Purpose

It is the intent of the Legislature to require the registration and financial reporting of Charitable Organizations, and the registration and bonding of Professional Fundraising Counsel, Commercial Co-venturers, and Professional Solicitors.

The primary responsibility of the Office is to review applicants for registration who hold themselves out to be organized or operating for any charitable purpose and who solicit, accept, or obtain contributions from the public for any charitable purpose, and further to compile and maintain current information on registered Charitable Organizations, Professional Fundraising Counsel, Commercial Co-venturers, and Professional Solicitors in the State of Maine.

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Professional Licensing Home About the office List of professions Licensee search Consumer information Licensee information Laws & rules Department of Professional & Financial Regulation OTHER PFR AGENCIES Consumer Credit Protection Insurance Regulation Financial Institutions Securities & Investment Regulation	Maine.gov > PFR Home > Professional Licensing > List of Professions > Charitable Solicitations > Purpose Charitable Solicitations - Purpose It is the intent of the Legislature to require the registration and financial reporting of Charitable Organizations, and the registration and bonding of Professional Fundraising Counsel, Commercial Co-venturers, and Professional Solicitors. The primary responsibility of the Office is to review applicants for registration who hold themselves out to be organized or operating for any charitable purpose and who solicit, accept, or obtain contributions from the public for any charitable purpose, and further to compile and maintain current information on registered Charitable Organizations, Professional Fundraising Counsel, Commercial Co-venturers, and Professional Solicitors in the State of Maine. Last Updated: August 9, 2012	About This Program License types Purpose Laws & Rules Applications & Forms Publications Licensee search License verification Research licensee discipline FAQs Links of interest Events Weekly legislative calendar Contact us Charitable Solicitations Act 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0035 phone: (207) 624-8603(TTY users call Maine relay 711) fax: (207) 624-8637 Program Staff