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charities registration section
charities registration section
consumer fraud act
consumer fraud act
consumer fraud act
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What is the statutory (permitted) authority for charities registration?
The Charitable Registration and Investigation Act of 1994 protected the public from fraud and deceptive practices, and insures that info. concerning charitable and fund raising activities be readily available to the people of the state.
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Does NJ accept the “multistate” filers form?
Yes, as long as the NJ initial and renewal registration requirements are met.
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State the definition for advertisement.
The term “advertisement” shall include the attempt directly or indirectly by publication, dissemination, solicitation, endorsement or circulation or in any other way to induce directly or indirectly any person to enter or not enter into any obligation or acquire any title or interest in any merchandise or to increase the consumption thereof or to make any loan. Shortened Version: Includes directly or indirectly publicizing any person or merchandise or to increase the consumption thereof or to make any loan.
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What does the term “senior citizen” mean?
The term “senior citizen” means a natural person 60 years of age or older.
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True/False: A health club service contract shall not obligate the buyer to renew the contract.
True
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What is the Charities Registration Section?
The Division of Consumer Affairs’ Charities Registration and Investigation Section registers and regulates charitable organizations, professional fundraisers, and fundraising counsels operating in NJ.
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When is a charity’s annual renewal registration due?
6 months after an organization’s fiscal year ends
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What does the term “Attorney General” mean?
The term “Attorney General” shall mean the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey or any person acting on his behalf
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What does the term “fraud” mean”
It is in connection with a sale or advertisement of merchandise or real estate as unlawful practice.
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A person can also cancel their health service contract if they are ________ or ________.
-dead or have a disability OR if the buyer moves 25 miles or more away from the health club
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How do I reach the Charities Registration Section?
-Mailing Address -Email -Telephone (M.E.T.)
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How does a charity request an extension of time to file its registration?
-request should be limited in the form of a letter addressed to the Charities Registration Section -Include Charity’s name, registration number, and fiscal year end for which an extension is being requested -letter requested must be postmarked by the original due date of the registration renewal and be accompanied by the registration fee due
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What does the term “merchandise” mean?
The term “merchandise” shall include any object, wares, goods, commodities, services or anything offered, directly or indirectly to the public for sale
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Every retail establishment must post its refund policy as to all merchandise on a sign in at least ONE of the following locations (there are 4 answers):
-attached to the item itself -affixed to each cash register or point of sale -so situated as to be clearly visible to the buyer from the cash register -posted at each store entrance used by the public
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What does “operating day” mean?
“Operating day” means any calendar day on which patrons may inspect and use the health club’s facilities and services during a period of at least 8 hours.
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Who must register?
-Any organization that has been granted a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the IRS -Charities based in NJ -Charities that request NJ residents for a charitable cause -Any fundraiser receiving compensation to conduct fund raising on behalf of a charity or who acts as a fund raising counsel to a charity
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What are the two different levels of registration filings?
-short form filers -long form filers
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What does the term “person” mean?
The term “person” as used in this act shall include any natural person or his legal representative, partnership, corporation, company, trust, business entity, or association, any any agent, employee, salesman, partner, officer, director, member, stockholder, associate, trustee. Shortened Version: Any natural person or his legal representative, type of business, or agent, such as employee or salesman...
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What does the term “director” mean as used in this act?
“Director” means the director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety
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How long does the health club service allow for the buyer to cancel the contract?
Any time before midnight of the third operating day after the buyer receives a copy of the contract
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Are any charities exempt from registering? List all three.
-Charities taking in less than $10,000 in Gross Contributions -Religious organizations and schools that file their curricula with the Department of Education -Libraries registered by the State Dept. of Education who meet their prescribed financial reporting requirements
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Registration fees?
There are filing fees associated with the annual filings which are based on gross contributions reported
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What does the term “sale” mean?
The term “sale” shall include any sale, rental or distribution, offer for sale, or attempt directly or indirectly to sell, rent, or distribute. Shortened Version: Any attempt directly or indirectly to sell, rent or distribute.
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Unlawful practices performed by business owners/advertisers, called fraud, will be punished, but ________________ are excluded.
The owner or publisher of newspapers, magazines, publications or printed matter who has no knowledge of the intent, design, or purpose of the advertisers. Shortened Version: Owners of media publications who have no knowledge of the true purpose of the advertisers.
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True/False: The director shall require the applicant for a certificate of registration to engage in the business of reselling tickets as a ticket broker to file with the application a bond in the amount of $10,000.00 with two or more sufficient sureties or an authorized surety company, which bond shall be approved by the director.
True.