§ 16-16. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Charitable purpose means the use of money or property for the benefit of:

(1)

Charity or philanthropy, poor, impoverished, destitute, underprivileged, needy, refugee, diseased, injured, crippled, disabled or handicapped persons, or persons in need of rehabilitation;

(2)

The teaching of patriotism or the relief or assistance of veterans or veterans' organizations; or

(3)

Existing educational institutions, the establishment or endowment of educational institutions or in aid of the education of any person or group of persons.

Charitable solicitation means conduct whereby a person, organization, society, corporation or its agent, member or representative:

(1)

Solicits property, financial aid, gifts in money or any article representing monetary value;

(2)

Sells or offers to sell a product, article, tag, service publication, ticket, advertisement or subscription; or

(3)

Holds, promotes or participates in entertainment, sports events, benefit dances, fairs, bazaars, or other type of organized social entertainment;

on the plea or representation, whether express or implied, that the proceeds from the solicitation, sale or entertainment are for a charitable purpose.

(Code 1965, § 16-11)