{"data":{"id":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-496.4121","jurisdiction":"us-fl","citation":"Fla. Stat. § 496.4121","heading":"Collection receptacles used for donations.","body":"(1) As used in this section, the term “collection receptacle” means a receptacle used to collect donated clothing, household items, or other goods for resale.\n(2) A collection receptacle must display a permanent sign or label on each side which contains the following information printed in letters that are at least 3 inches in height and no less than one-half inch in width, in a color that contrasts with the color of the collection receptacle:\n(a) For a collection receptacle used by a person required to register under this chapter, the name, street address, telephone number, and registration number of the charitable organization or sponsor for whom the solicitation is made.\n(b) For a collection receptacle placed or maintained in public view by a person not required to register under this chapter or by a person not claiming an exemption pursuant to s. 496.406, the name, telephone number, and physical address of the business conducting the solicitation and the statement: “This is not a charity. Donations made here support a for-profit business and are not tax deductible.”\n(3) Upon request, a charitable organization or sponsor using a collection receptacle must provide the donor with documentation of its tax-exempt status and the registration issued under this chapter.\nHistory.—s. 16, ch. 2014-122; s. 22, ch. 2024-137.","path":["CHAPTER 496 SOLICITATION OF FUNDS"],"source_url":"https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute\u0026URL=0400-0499/0496/0496.html","current_through":"2026 Florida Statutes","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:07:41Z","sha256":"cb3ec6a71cf96eb22d7304e4f51ff4082a61baf69169bce60e5ae7c6606e157f","source_id":"us-fl","stale":false,"prev":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-496.412","next":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-496.413"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}