SB 1161 - Shields, Charles
Allows any municipality or county to authorize an organization to solicit charitable contributions by the roadside
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5437S.01I
Title
SB 1161
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2006
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1161 - This act allows the governing body of any municipality or county to authorize an organization to stand in a road to solicit charitable contributions. Any organization must file a written application no later than 11 days before the solicitation. The act specifies what information must be provided in the application.
The governing body may require the applicant to obtain a permit or pay a reasonable fee. It may also require proof of liability insurance or set a minimum age requirement for persons soliciting.
Solicitation collections shall only be conducted at intersections controlled by electronic signal lights or by four-way stop signs.
This act is identical to HCS/HB 1119 (2006).
SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE