CHAPTER 3. UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATION OF MONEY USING THE NAME OF A PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY
IC 24-4.6-3
Chapter 3. Unauthorized Solicitation of Money Using the Nameof a Public Safety Agency
IC 24-4.6-3-1
"Public safety agency" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "public safety agency" means astate or local law enforcement or fire protection agency.
As added by P.L.173-1997, SEC.1.
IC 24-4.6-3-2
Permission for solicitation required; withdrawal of permission
Sec. 2. (a) A person may not solicit or otherwise request moneyfrom the public for any purpose:
(1) using the name of a public safety agency; or
(2) by using language that implies a connection to a publicsafety agency;
unless the person first receives express written permission from thepublic safety agency.
(b) Permission granted by a public safety agency under subsection(a) may be withdrawn by the agency if the agency finds that a personis or has been soliciting in a manner that:
(1) reflects negatively on the agency; or
(2) differs significantly from that for which permission wasgranted.
(c) A person shall immediately stop soliciting upon notificationby a public service agency that the agency has withdrawn itspermission.
As added by P.L.173-1997, SEC.1.
IC 24-4.6-3-3
Requirements for solicitation; violations
Sec. 3. (a) A solicitation of money in any form approved undersection 2 of this chapter must:
(1) inform the public that the solicitation has been approved bythe appropriate public safety agency; and
(2) use the correct name of the public safety agency.
(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class Cinfraction.
As added by P.L.173-1997, SEC.1.
IC 24-4.6-3-4
Violations
Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section2 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.173-1997, SEC.1.