As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BIN
A box, frame, crib, or enclosure placed at an outdoor location.
BONA FIDE OFFICE
A location where a representative of the person or entity
responsible for a 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 who is the registrant, 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 or is present
to receive donated items.