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VA Code § 57-50 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-50. Reciprocal agreements with other states; online filing

A. The Commissioner may enter into a reciprocal agreement with the appropriate authority of any other state for the purpose of exchanging information with respect to charitable organizations, professional fund-raising counsel and professional solicitors. Pursuant to such agreements, the Commissioner may accept information filed by a charitable organization, professional fund-raising counsel and professional solicitor with the appropriate authority of another state in lieu of the information required to be filed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, if such information is substantially similar to the information required under this chapter. The Commissioner may also grant exemption from the requirement for the filing of [an] annual registration statement with him to charitable organizations organized under the laws of another state, having their principal place of business in such other state, having funds derived principally from sources outside the Commonwealth, and having been granted exemption from the filing of registration statements by such other state, if such state has a statute similar in substance to the provisions of this chapter and participates in a reciprocal agreement pursuant to this section.B. The Commissioner may also enter into a memorandum of understanding or other similar agreement with the appropriate authority of any other state or federal agency for the purpose of providing charitable organizations, professional fund-raising counsel or professional solicitors with the option of filing their annual registration statements online on a website approved by all states that are parties to the memorandum of understanding. The Commissioner may accept such online filing in lieu of the information required to be filed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter if the procedures for online filing provide for submitting substantially similar information to that required by this chapter. The information provided by charitable organizations, professional fund-raising counsel or professional solicitors at the approved website as a result of their completion of the online registration statement shall be shared with the appropriate authority of any state or federal agency that is a party to the memorandum of understanding.1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595; 2005, c. 329.
VA Code § 57-51 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-51. Nonresident registration

(a) Any unregistered charitable organization, professional fund-raising counsel or professional solicitor, having his or its principal place of business without this Commonwealth or organized under and by virtue of the laws of a foreign state who or which shall solicit contributions from people in this Commonwealth, shall be deemed to have irrevocably appointed the Secretary of the Commonwealth as his or its agent upon whom may be served any summons, subpoena, subpoena duces tecum or other process directed to such charitable organization, or any partner, principal, officer, or director thereof or to such professional fund-raising counsel or professional solicitor. Service shall be made by leaving two copies of the process, notice, order or demand, together with any fee required by law, in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, together with an affidavit giving the last known post-office address of the defendant and such service shall be sufficient if notice of such service and a copy of the process, notice, order or demand are forthwith sent by registered mail, with return receipt requested, by the Secretary of the Commonwealth or one of his staff to the defendant at the specified address. An affidavit by the Secretary of the Commonwealth showing compliance herewith shall be filed with the papers in the suit, action or proceeding.(b) Any charitable organization, having no office or place of business within this Commonwealth and soliciting in this Commonwealth from without the Commonwealth solely by telephone or telegraph, direct mail or advertising in national media, and any professional fund-raising counsel or professional solicitor engaged by such an organization, shall file with the Commissioner any report which would otherwise be required of it or request the Commissioner to determine that such organization is exempt under § 57-50 or § 57-60.1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595; 1984, c. 268.
VA Code § 57-52 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-52. Publication of warnings concerning certain charitable and civic organizations

If the Commissioner determines that any charitable or civic organization not registered with his office and not exempt from registration, irrespective of whether such organization is subject to the jurisdiction of this Commonwealth, has solicited or may be soliciting in this Commonwealth, directly or indirectly, by any means including without limitation, by telephone or telegraph, by direct mail or by advertising in national media, he may, after ten days' written notice mailed to the charitable or civic organization, cause to be printed in one or more newspapers published in this Commonwealth a notice in substantially the following form:WARNING--UNREGISTERED CHARITABLE SOLICITATION The organization named below has solicited contributions from Virginia citizens for allegedly charitable purposes. It has not registered with or been granted the appropriate exempt status by the Commissioner as required by law. Contributors are cautioned that their contributions to such organization may be used for noncharitable purposes.1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595; 1983, c. 374; 1988, c. 322.
VA Code § 57-52.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-52.1. Publication of warnings concerning solicitation by professional solicitors

If the Commissioner determines that any charitable or civic organization has contracted with a professional solicitor to solicit on its behalf and that the professional solicitor may be soliciting or has solicited in this Commonwealth, directly or indirectly, by any means including, without limitation, by telephone or telegraph, by direct mail or by advertising in national media, and the professional solicitor has not registered with the Commissioner as required by § 57-61, the Commissioner may, after five days' written notice mailed to the charitable or civic organization, cause to be printed in one or more newspapers published in this Commonwealth a notice on substantially the following form:WARNING--UNREGISTERED CHARITABLE SOLICITATION BY PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR The charitable or civic organization named below has contracted with a professional solicitor to solicit on its behalf. The professional solicitor has not registered with the Commonwealth of Virginia as required by law. Contributors are cautioned that their contributions may be used for noncharitable purposes.1987, c. 561.
VA Code § 57-53 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-53. Records to be kept by charitable organizations

Every charitable organization shall keep true fiscal records for all fiscal years beginning on and after January 1, 1975, in accordance with the standards and practices set out in Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Voluntary Health and Welfare Organizations adopted and approved in December, 1964, by the National Health Council and National Social Welfare Assembly, and as may be modified from time to time by the National Health Council and the National Assembly for Policy and Development, or in accordance with the standards and practices set out in Uniform Chart of Accounts and Definitions for Hospitals as approved by, and as may be modified by, the American Hospital Association, or in accordance with such other uniform standards of accounting as the Commissioner may find to be as appropriate. A copy of such standards shall be maintained on file in the office of the Commissioner. Such records shall be retained for a period of at least three years after the end of the period of registration to which they relate.1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595.
VA Code § 57-54 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-54. Contracts between charitable or civic organizations and professional fund-raising counsel or professional solicitors

A. Every contract or agreement between professional fund-raising counsel and a charitable or civic organization must be in writing and shall be filed with the Commissioner within ten days after such contract or written agreement is entered into.B. Every contract, or a written statement of the nature of the arrangement to prevail in the absence of a contract, between a professional solicitor and a charitable or civic organization shall be filed with the Commissioner at least ten days prior to commencement of the contract.C. All agreements and arrangements between professional fund-raising counsel and charitable or civic organizations must be reduced to writing before executed or acted upon.1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595; 1983, c. 374; 1988, c. 322.
VA Code § 57-55.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-55.2. Charitable solicitation disclosure

Every professional solicitor who solicits contributions from a prospective contributor in the Commonwealth: (i) shall identify himself and his employer; (ii) shall disclose that he is a paid solicitor; and (iii) shall further disclose, in writing, the fact that a financial statement for the last fiscal year is available from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.1987, c. 561; 2013, c. 24.
VA Code § 57-55.2:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-55.2:1. Solicitations by for-profit organizations

A. Every solicitor for an organization which is for-profit which solicits contributions from a prospective contributor in the Commonwealth shall disclose that the organization is not exempt from taxation under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.B. For every contribution received for five dollars or more, a for-profit organization shall, within thirty days following receipt, send a written statement to such contributor disclosing that the organization is not exempt from taxation under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.1993, c. 240.
VA Code § 57-55.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-55.3. Disclosure regarding financial statement required

Every charitable organization required to be registered pursuant to § 57-49 and every professional solicitor required to be registered pursuant to § 57-61 soliciting contributions from prospective contributors shall disclose to the potential donor contemporaneously at the point of a written request or on a written receipt for donations made in response to an oral request that a financial statement is available from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services upon request.1990, c. 930; 2003, c. 576; 2013, c. 24.
VA Code § 57-55.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-55.4. Collection receptacles; required disclosures

No (i) business as defined in § 58.1-3700.1, other than a charitable or civic organization to which contributions are deductible under § 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) professional solicitor shall place or maintain a receptacle in public view for the purpose of collecting donated clothing, household items, or other items for future resale unless such person or professional solicitor places on the receptacle a permanent sign or label in a prominent place that includes the following information printed in letters that are no less than three inches in height and no less than one-half inch in width and in a color that contrasts with the color of the receptacle, which sign or label shall be placed immediately below the opening in the receptacle used to deposit donations:1. The name, business address, and telephone number of the person engaged in such business or the professional solicitor; and2. a. For a receptacle placed or maintained by a person engaged in such business, a statement that reads: "This donation receptacle is operated by a for-profit business. Items donated here support a for-profit business."; orb. For a receptacle placed or maintained by the professional solicitor, a statement that reads: "This donation receptacle is operated by a professional solicitor. Items donated here support, in part, the professional solicitor, which is a for-profit entity."Enforcement of a violation of this section shall be limited to subsections B through E of § 57-59.2015, c. 476.
VA Code § 57-56 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-56. Information filed to become public records

Registration statements, reports, professional fund-raising counsel contracts or professional solicitor contracts and all other documents and information required to be filed under this chapter shall become public records in the office of the Commissioner, and shall be open to the general public for inspection at such time and under such conditions as the Commissioner may prescribe. A charge not exceeding one dollar per page may be made for any copy of such documents and information as may be furnished any person by the Commissioner.1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595.
VA Code § 57-58 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-58. Ratio of fund-raising expenses to contributions to be included in registration statement

Each charitable organization shall, as a part of its registration statement, compute the percentage that its fund-raising expenses for its preceding fiscal year bore to its support received directly from the public during such year.Each federated fund-raising organization shall clearly disclose on any registration the percentage that is withheld from a donation designated for a member agency.1974, c. 574; 2003, c. 810.
VA Code § 57-61.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-61.1. Time and effect of registration

A. Registrations by charitable organizations, professional solicitors, and professional fund-raising counsel are effective, if complete, upon receipt by the Commissioner. Incomplete registration forms and registration forms lacking required accompanying documents are not effective until completed or until the required accompanying documents are received by the Commissioner. No person shall be considered registered under this chapter for any purpose until his registration is complete.B. If the Commissioner at any time determines that (i) the requirements of § 57-49 or § 57-61 have not been met or (ii) the registrant is violating any requirement of §§ 57-54, 57-55.2 or § 57-57 or any regulations adopted pursuant to § 57-66, then the Commissioner may suspend the registration until the registrant meets the requirements or complies and provides evidence thereof satisfactory to the Commissioner. The suspension may be based upon an informal conference pursuant to § 2.2-4019 of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).C. If the Commissioner finds that the public health, safety or welfare requires urgent action, and if he also finds reasonable cause to believe that the registrant has failed to comply with § 57-49 or § 57-61 or is violating §§ 57-54, 57-55.2 or § 57-57 or any regulations adopted pursuant to § 57-66, then the Commissioner may provide advance notice of as little as twenty-four hours for the conduct of the informal conference under § 2.2-4019 of the Administrative Process Act.1987, c. 561; 1988, c. 322; 1990, c. 711.
VA Code § 57-61.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-61.2. Commercial co-ventures

A. No commercial co-venturer shall conduct any charitable sales promotion in the Commonwealth on behalf of a charitable or civic organization unless the charitable or civic organization is duly registered or granted the appropriate exempt status as provided by this chapter.B. Prior to any charitable sales promotion in the Commonwealth, the commercial co-venturer shall have a written agreement with the charitable or civic organization on whose behalf the charitable sales promotion is to be conducted. Such agreement shall be signed by an authorized representative of the commercial co-venturer and two officers of the charitable or civic organization.C. The commercial co-venturer shall maintain all records in connection with the charitable sales promotion for a period of three years after the end date of the charitable sales promotion. All such records shall be made available to the Commissioner upon request.2003, c. 576.
VA Code § 57-62 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-62. Liability imposed by other laws not decreased

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as making lawful any act or omission which is now unlawful, or as decreasing the liability, civil or criminal, of any person, imposed by existing laws.1974, c. 574.
VA Code § 57-64 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-64. Out-of-state enforcement proceedings

Any state of the United States shall have the right to sue in the courts of Virginia to enforce the civil provisions of any statute thereof general in application regulating charitable solicitations, when the like right is accorded this Commonwealth by such state, whether such right is granted by statutory authority or as a matter of comity.1974, c. 574.
VA Code § 57-65 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-65. Fees and charges

All fees and charges collected by the Commissioner as provided in this chapter shall be paid into a special fund of the state treasury. Such funds shall be used to finance the administration and operation of this program.1974, c. 574; 1975, c. 221; 1979, c. 595; 1984, c. 268.
VA Code § 57-66 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-66. Rules and regulations; model ordinance

The Board shall have the power to make and publish reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter, or other applicable laws, or the Constitution of the Commonwealth, or the Constitution of the United States, for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and for the achievement of uniform regulation of charitable solicitations throughout the Commonwealth. The Commissioner shall promulgate a model ordinance which may be used by localities in their regulation of charitable solicitations.1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595.
VA Code § 57-67 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-67. Application to court for relief

Any person aggrieved by any final order of the Commissioner is entitled to judicial review in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.). Either party may appeal any final order of such court to the Court of Appeals in the same manner as provided by law in cases of appeals of right.1974, c. 574; 1979, c. 595; 1984, c. 703; 1986, c. 615.
VA Code § 57-69 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 57 - Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries|Chapter 5 - Solicitation of Contributions|§ 57-69. Effective date

Notwithstanding any other section of this chapter to the contrary, no charitable organization, professional fund-raising counsel, or professional solicitor shall be required to register with the Commissioner hereunder until July 1, 1978.1975, c. 221; 1977, c. 401; 1979, c. 595.
VA Code § 58.1-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 58.1 - Taxation|General Provisions of Title 58.1|§ 58.1-2. Reciprocal agreements with other states for collection of taxes

A. The Governor may enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of the Commonwealth with the appropriate authorities of any state within the United States and of the District of Columbia, with respect to the collection of all taxes imposed by the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof.B. All agreements entered into by the Governor with respect to any method of collection as to which provision is expressly made by statute shall conform to the provisions of such statute. As to any other method of collection appropriate to the powers vested in the Governor by this section, the Governor may agree to such terms and conditions as in his judgment are best calculated to promote the interests of this Commonwealth. Except as hereinabove provided, it is the policy of this Commonwealth to grant reciprocity to another state when such state grants reciprocity to the Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 58-27.1; 1962, c. 25; 1984, c. 675.
VA Code § 58.1-3.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 58.1 - Taxation|General Provisions of Title 58.1|§ 58.1-3.1. Availability of information necessary to audit local tax returns and other such privileged or confidential tax information

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 58.1-3, any commissioner of revenue or other such local revenue assessing or tax collecting officer of a county, city or town, upon written request by the State Auditor of Public Accounts or by a certified public accountant engaged in making an audit of the accounts of such political subdivision in conformity with authorization of its governing body or by law, or upon the initiative of such officer to seek an audit of the operations of his office, shall make available to such auditors or their representatives such information as he possesses relating to local tax returns, reports and other data on file in his office as may be deemed necessary by any such auditors for their proper verification of the assessments and collections of local taxes and other local revenues including any abatements or exonerations thereof or exclusions therefrom in accordance with law.B. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to apply to any tax returns, reports and other data or information relating solely to state taxes and other state revenues including abatements and exonerations thereof or exclusions therefrom.C. Any information furnished to any person in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be deemed privileged and confidential; and each lawful recipient thereof shall be subject to the penalties imposed by § 58.1-3 for any unauthorized dissemination of such information in any manner or at any time.Code 1950, § 58-46.2; 1975, c. 19; 1984, c. 675.