Section 16-1300. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

1300.1The provisions of this chapter are adopted under the authority of § 11 of Pub. Law 85-87, the "District of Columbia Charitable Solicitation Act," 71 Stat. 281 (D.C. Code § 2-170 (1981 Ed.)), which is also referred to in this chapter as the "Act."

 

1300.2The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to persons soliciting or receiving, or attempting to solicit or receive, contributions in the District of Columbia, except as provided otherwise in this chapter and § 4 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 44-1703 (2001 Ed.)).

 

1300.3The Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (also referred to in this chapter, respectively, as the "Director" and the "Department") shall administer the provisions of the Act and this chapter, and shall prescribe the administrative procedures necessary for their administration.

 

1300.4The Director shall prescribe the necessary forms to carry out the purposes of the Act and this chapter.

 

1300.5All statements and other information filed with the Department by a registrant under the provisions of the Act and this chapter shall be public records and shall be open to inspection during usual business hours.