Ch. 371

1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) make informed decisions about charitable contributions to charitable
organizations.

(d)     The Program shall inform the public of:

(1)     the laws and regulations about charitable organizations and charitable
solicitations, including registration requirements, prohibited acts and penalties, and the
availability of information through the Office of the Secretary of State;

(2)     the importance of reporting alleged unlawful or misleading charitable
solicitations to the Office of the Secretary of State;

(3)     an address and toll-free telephone number through which the public can
get information about charitable organizations and charitable solicitations and can report
alleged violations of this title;

(4)     precautions an individual may take before making a charitable
contribution to a charitable organization; and

(5)     any other information the Secretary of State believes will help the public
make informed decisions about charitable contributions to charitable organizations.

(e)     The Program shall make available:

(1)     written materials, in places easily accessible to the public, including
libraries, schools, and other public buildings;

(2)     on request, individuals to speak to community groups or other groups;
and

(3)     material for broad distribution to the public or for use by the news
media.

(F) (1) THE PROGRAM MAY MAKE AVAILABLE A DISK CONTAINING
COMPUTERIZED DATA IF:

(I) THE SECRETARY OF STATE DETERMINES THAT MAKING THE
DISK AVAILABLE SERVES THE PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM; AND

(II) THE PERSON AGREES IN WRITING TO USE THE DISK ONLY FOR
PURPOSES APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND NOT TO COPY THE DISK,
OR PERMIT THE DISK TO BE COPIED, WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF
THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

(2) (I) THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY CHARGE A REASONABLE FEE
FOR A DISK UNDER THIS SECTION.

(II) THE FEE MAY NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL COST OF
PURCHASING AND PREPARING THE DISK

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(a) (1) The Secretary of State OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE may
investigate an alleged OR POSSIBLE violation of this title.

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