Updated March 2026
This page provides a state-by-state directory of charitable solicitation laws and official legal resources for nonprofits, compliance professionals, development teams, and advisors. Use the cards below to review state statutes, regulations, and related government resources that govern charitable solicitation registration and fundraising compliance.
Because each state structures its charitable solicitation rules differently, some states have a single primary law page while others have separate statutes, regulations, or agency materials. This directory is intended as a practical research resource for organizations that want to review the laws behind charitable solicitation registration requirements.
What this page covers: official law links, statutory citations, regulations, and related legal resources for the states included in this directory.
What this page does not do: it does not confirm whether a charity is currently registered in a state or whether a particular organization qualifies for an exemption.
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State-by-State Charitable Solicitation Law Directory
Alabama
Code of Alabama, §§ 13A-9-70 – 13A-9-84
Alaska
Charitable Solicitations Act, AS §§ 45.68.010–45.68.900; Charitable Solicitation Regulations, 9 AAC §§ 12.010–12.900
Arizona
Arizona Revised Statute § 13-3722(A); Laws 2012, Chapter 234 and HB 2457
Arkansas
Ark. Code Ann. §§ 4-28-401 – 4-28-416
California
Government Code §§ 12580-12599.8; Title 11, Division 1, Chapter 4, §§ 300–312.1; Business and Professions Code §§ 17510–17510.95; Title 11, Chapter 15, §§ 999.1–999.8; Title 11, Division 1, Chapter 15, § 99
Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 6-16-101 – 6-16-114 (Charitable Solicitations Act); 8 CCR 1505-9 (Charitable Solicitation Rules)
Connecticut
C.G.S. Chapter 419d, §§ 21a-175 – 21a-190l (Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act)
Delaware
Delaware Charitable and Fraternal Solicitation Act of 1996
District of Columbia
DC Code §§ 44-1701 – 44-1714, 47-2851; DC Municipal Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 13
Florida
Chapter 496, Florida Statutes, §§ 496.401 – 496.430; Chapter 5J-7, Florida Administrative Code, §§ 5J-7.004 – 5J-7.013
Georgia
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-17-1 – 43-17-23 (Charitable Solicitations Act); Ga. Rules, Ch. 590-9-1 – 590-9-7
Hawaii
Hawaii Revised Statutes §§ 467B-1 – 467B-17
Idaho
Idaho Statutes §§ 48-1201 – 48-1206 (Charitable Solicitation Act)
Illinois
Solicitation for Charity Act, 225 ILCS 460/1 et seq.; Charitable Trust Act, 760 ILCS 55/1 et seq.; Title 14, Subtitle B, Chapter II, Part 400 & Part 480
Indiana
Ind. Code § 23-7-8; Article 3, Professional Fundraiser Consultants and Professional Solicitors
Kansas
K.S.A. §§ 17-1759 – 17-1776 (Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act)
Kentucky
KRS §§ 367.650 to 367.670
Louisiana
La. R.S. §§ 51:1901-1909; 16 La. Admin. Code, Pt. III, Ch. 5, § 515
Maine
M.R.S.A. Title 9, Chapter 385, §§ 5001-5018; OLR 02-041 Ch. 1–3
Maryland
Maryland Annotated Code, Business Regulation Article, §§ 6-101 – 6-701 (Maryland Solicitations Act)
Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Law, Part 1, Title II, Ch. 12 §§ 8–8N; Title XI, Ch. 68 §§ 18-35; 940 CMR 2.00
Michigan
MCLA §§ 400.271 – 400.294 (Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act)
Minnesota
Minnesota Statutes Ch. 309 (Charitable Organization Act)
Mississippi
Mississippi Code §§ 79-11-501 – 79-11-529; Mississippi Charities Act Rules, Title 1, Part 15
Missouri
Missouri Charitable Solicitations Law, §§ 407.450 – 407.478; Rules 15 CSR, Division 60, Chapter 3
Montana
Montana Telemarketing Registration and Fraud Prevention Act, §§ 30-14-1401 – 30-14-1414
Nevada
Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapters 80, 82A.010 to 82A.310, and 598.1305
New Hampshire
RSA 7:19 – 7:32a; NH Code of Admin. Rules–Ch. 400 Jus
New Jersey
NJSA 45:17A-18 – 45:17A-40; NJAC Title 13, Chapter 48
New Mexico
NMSA 22 §§ 57-22-1 through 57-22-11 (Charitable Solicitations Act)
New York
New York Executive Law, Article 7-A, §§ 171-a – 177; Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, § 8-1.4; N.Y. Rules and Regulations, Ch. 5 Title 13
North Carolina
NCGS Chapter 131F-1 – 131F-33; 18 NCAC 11
North Dakota
NDCC Chapter 50-22 (Charitable Organizations Soliciting Contributions)
Ohio
ORC Chapter 1716.01 – 1716.99; OAC Chapter 109:1-1
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Statutes, Title 18 §§ 552.1 – 552.16
Oregon
Ore. Rev. Stat., Chapter 128.610 – 128.769, and 128.801 – 128.898; Ore. Admin. Rules, § 137, Division 10, 137-010-0005 – 137-010-0055
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Statutes, Title 10, Chapter 4B, §§ 162.1 – 162.24; Title 10, §§ 371 – 385
Rhode Island
RIGL Chapter 5-53.1-1 – 5-53.1-18; RIGL Chapter 5-76.2
South Carolina
Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, §§ 33-56-10 – 33-56-200
South Dakota
S.D. Codified Laws § 37-30 (Telephone Solicitation)
Tennessee
Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 48-101-501 – 48-101-522; Regulation of the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes, 1360-03-01
Texas
Texas Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 303; Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1803 and 1804
Utah
Utah Code Title 13, Ch. 22, §§ 13-22-1 – 13-22-23; Rule R152-22-1 – R152-22-9
Vermont
Title 9 Subchapter 2 (9 V.S.A. § 2471 et seq.); Consumer Fraud Rule (CP 119)
Virginia
Code of Va., Title 57, Chapter 5, §§ 57-48 to 57-69; 2 VAC §§ 5-610-10 et seq.
Washington
RCW Chapter 19.09.010 – 19.09.560; Wash. Admin. Code, 434-120
West Virginia
West Virginia Code §§ 29-19-1 – 29-19-16
Wisconsin
Chapter 202, Subchapter I and II, § 202.11; Rule DFI-Bkg 60
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How Nonprofits Use State Charitable Solicitation Laws
Nonprofits and their advisors often review state charitable solicitation laws before launching a fundraising campaign, expanding into new states, evaluating registration obligations tied to online giving, or auditing current compliance procedures. These laws can help explain when registration may be required, what activities count as solicitation, what exemptions may exist, and which state agency oversees compliance.
Because state rules are not uniform, reviewing the law for each relevant jurisdiction can be an important part of understanding multi-state fundraising obligations. Some states rely primarily on statutes, while others also have meaningful rules or agency guidance that affect how the registration framework works in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this page include every state?
This page includes the states in this directory for which charitable solicitation law links were available. Not every state has the same registration framework, and some states may have multiple legal sources governing charitable solicitation activity.
Why do some states have more than one link?
Some states separate the governing law into statutes, administrative rules, and agency guidance. Where multiple links were available, they are shown on the same state card so users can review all of the relevant sources.
Is this the same as checking registration status?
No. This page is for reviewing the underlying charitable solicitation laws and legal sources. A registration status lookup page is different and is used to check whether an organization appears in a state’s registration system.
Can nonprofits rely on this page as legal advice?
No. This page is a general informational resource. State laws, rules, and websites can change, and nonprofit organizations should consult the applicable state agency, legal counsel, or a qualified compliance provider for advice on specific registration obligations.
This page is provided as a general informational resource only. State statutes, regulations, and agency websites can change, and users should confirm important legal questions with the applicable state agency, legal counsel, or a qualified compliance provider.