Welfare and Institutions Code section 150

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

“Collection box” means an unattended cannister, box, receptacle, or similar device, used for soliciting and collecting donations of salvageable personal property.

(b)

“Commercial fundraiser” shall have the same meaning as in subdivision (a) of Section 12599 of the Government Code.

(c)

“Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

(d)

“Salvageable personal property” has the same meaning as in subdivision (b) of Section 148.

Source: Section 150, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=150.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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