Welf. & Inst. Code, § 150 · Chapter 2. Unattended Collection Boxes
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 150
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Collection box” means an unattended cannister, box, receptacle, or similar device, used for soliciting and collecting donations of salvageable personal property.
(b) “Commercial fundraiser” shall have the same meaning as in subdivision (a) of Section 12599 of the Government Code.
(c) “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
(d) “Salvageable personal property” has the same meaning as in subdivision (b) of Section 148.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 75, Sec. 1. (AB 918) Effective January 1, 2011.
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