{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"151","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 151","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS [148. - 153.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Unattended Collection Boxes [150. - 153.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 75, Sec. 1.   (AB 918)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The front of every collection box shall conspicuously display both of the following:</p><p>(1) The name, address, telephone number, and, if available, the Internet Web address of the owner and operator of the collection box.</p><p>(2) A statement, in at least two-inch typeface, that either reads, “this collection box is owned and operated by a for-profit organization” or “this collection box is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization.” For purposes of this chapter, a commercial fundraiser shall be classified as a for-profit organization.</p><p>(b) If the collection box is owned by a nonprofit organization, the front of the collection box shall also conspicuously display a statement describing the charitable cause that will benefit from the donations.</p><p>(c) If the collection box is owned by a for-profit entity, the front of the collection box shall also conspicuously display a statement that reads “this donation is not tax deductible.” If the collection box is owned and operated by a commercial fundraiser, the commercial fundraiser may post notice of donations to a charitable cause only on the sides of the box. This notice shall always be smaller in size than the for-profit entity’s name and address and shall constitute only 25 percent of the notice space of the box.</p>","text":"(a) The front of every collection box shall conspicuously display both of the following: (1) The name, address, telephone number, and, if available, the Internet Web address of the owner and operator of the collection box. (2) A statement, in at least two-inch typeface, that either reads, “this collection box is owned and operated by a for-profit organization” or “this collection box is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization.” For purposes of this chapter, a commercial fundraiser shall be classified as a for-profit organization. (b) If the collection box is owned by a nonprofit organization, the front of the collection box shall also conspicuously display a statement describing the charitable cause that will benefit from the donations. (c) If the collection box is owned by a for-profit entity, the front of the collection box shall also conspicuously display a statement that reads “this donation is not tax deductible.” If the collection box is owned and operated by a commercial fundraiser, the commercial fundraiser may post notice of donations to a charitable cause only on the sides of the box. This notice shall always be smaller in size than the for-profit entity’s name and address and shall constitute only 25 percent of the notice space of the box.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/unattended-collection-boxes-151","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}