A professional fund raiser or solicitor who commits both of the following acts shall be guilty of theft of property by charitable fraud:

(1) Knowingly represents that he or she is soliciting funds for a charitable organization without the charitable organization’s consent.

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 13A-9-72

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) Receives any contributions which are not delivered to the charitable organization either:

a. Within 30 days after receipt, or
b. Within 10 days upon request therefor by the charitable organization, whichever is sooner.