FUNDRAISING ACT 1998 - SECT 9 Identification badges for collectors

FUNDRAISING ACT 1998 - SECT 9

    (1)     If a person is in the course of conducting or participating in a fundraising appeal—

        (a)     in a public place; or

        (b)     on the premises of a person from whom money or a benefit is being solicited or received without the prior invitation of that latter person—

she or he must wear an identifying badge in such a way that the entire face of the badge is at all times clearly visible.

Penalty:     10 penalty units.

    (2)     A person who is conducting a fundraising appeal must issue an identifying badge to each person participating in the appeal who is required by subsection (1) to wear an identifying badge and must ensure that the badge—

        (a)     prominently displays the words "Paid Collector" if the person to whom it is issued is entitled, or expects, to be paid for participating in the appeal (other than for out-of-pocket expenses);

        (b)     prominently displays the words "Volunteer Collector" if the person to whom it is issued is not entitled, and does not expect, to be paid for participating in the appeal (other than for out-of-pocket expenses);

        (c)     complies with any other requirements specified in the regulations.

Penalty:     In the case of a corporation, 120 penalty units.

In any other case, 60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months or both.