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2019 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 11A - Executive branch code of ethics
11A.055 Raising of funds for certain activities permitted -- Exemption from requirements of chapter for nonprofit charitable organization.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 11A.055 (2019)
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11A.055 Raising of funds for certain activities permitted -- Exemption from requirements of chapter for nonprofit charitable organization. (1) (2) (3) Any provision of KRS Chapter 11A to the contrary notwithstanding, a state agency or a public servant may raise funds, either individually or as a department or agency, for a charitable nonprofit organization granted a tax exemption by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501c of the Internal Revenue Code without violating the provisions of this chapter. Raising of funds shall include but not be limited to holding events for the benefit of the charitable organization, contacting potential donors, providing prizes, and engaging in other forms of fundraising and providing the funds thus raised to the charitable organization. Any provision of KRS Chapter 11A to the contrary notwithstanding, a state agency or a public servant may raise funds, either individually or as a department or agency, for crime prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, tourism promotion, and traffic safety programs without violating the provisions of this chapter. Raising of funds shall include but not be limited to holding events for the benefit of a program specified in this section, contacting potential donors, providing prizes, and engaging in other forms of fundraising and providing the funds thus raised to the program. Any provision of KRS Chapter 11A to the contrary notwithstanding, any nonprofit charitable organization organized under 26 U.S.C. sec. 501(c)(3), affiliated with the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, or whose purpose is the promotion of tourism in the Commonwealth: (a) Shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter; (b) May benefit from cabinet employees working on its behalf without the employees violating the provisions of this chapter; and (c) May make contributions to the cabinet after being solicited by cabinet employees without the employees violating the provisions of this chapter. Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 175, sec. 5, effective June 29, 2017. -Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 290, sec. 2, effective April 9, 2002.
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