Ind. Code ch. 24-4.6-3

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Ind. Code § 24-4.6-3-1 "Public safety agency" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "public safety agency" means a state or local law enforcement or fire protection agency. As added by P.L.173-1997, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 24-4.6-3-2 Permission for solicitation required; withdrawal of permission

Sec. 2. (a) A person may not solicit or otherwise request money from 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 public safety agency; unless the person first receives express written permission from the public 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 (b) Permission granted by a public safety agency under subsection (a) may be withdrawn by the agency if the agency finds that a person is or has been soliciting in a manner that: (1) reflects negatively on the agency; or (2) differs significantly from that for which permission was granted. (c) A person shall immediately stop soliciting upon notification by a public service agency that the agency has withdrawn its permission. As added by P.L.173-1997, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 24-4.6-3-3 Requirements for solicitation; violations

Sec. 3. (a) A solicitation of money in any form approved under section 2 of this chapter must: (1) inform the public that the solicitation has been approved by the 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 C infraction. As added by P.L.173-1997, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 24-4.6-3-4 Violations

Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 2 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.173-1997, SEC.1.

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