As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BONA FIDE OFFICE
A location where a representative of the person or entity
responsible for the donation bin can be reached during normal business
hours. An answering machine or answering service does not constitute
a bona fide office.
PERSON
Any individual, business entity or organization, whether
for-profit or not-for profit, that is the registrant and owner and
is responsible for the donation bin.
SOLICITATION or SOLICIT
The request, directly or indirectly, for money, credit, property,
financial assistance, or other thing of any kind or value in conjunction
with the maintenance of a donation bin. Solicitation shall include,
but not be limited to, the use or employment of canisters, cards,
receptacles or similar devices for the collection of money or other
thing of value. A solicitation shall take place whether or not the
person making the solicitation receives any contribution.