Connecticut General Statutes 53-378a – Solicitation of contributions for veterans’ charitable organization with intent to defraud
(a) No person, firm or corporation that holds itself out as a representative of a veterans’ charitable organization shall, with intent to defraud, solicit a contribution for such veterans’ charitable organization that inures or is intended to inure to the benefit of any person, firm or corporation other than such veterans’ charitable organization. For the purposes of this section, “veterans’ charitable organization” means any person, firm or corporation that is or purports to be established for any benevolent, educational, philanthropic, humane, scientific, patriotic, social welfare or advocacy purpose relating to or on behalf of veterans, and “veteran” has the same meaning as provided in subsection (a) of § 27-103.
Attorney's Note
Under the Connecticut General Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 3 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 53-378a
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
(b) Any person, firm or corporation that violates any provision of subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor.