Disaster Scam Response Act creates measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters.
The Disaster Scam Response Act establishes measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters. It creates a voluntary accreditation program for disaster relief organizations, overseen by the attorney general, to assist the public in identifying reputable organizations. The act also creates a criminal offense for malicious solicitation during a disaster, with increased penalties for repeat offenses.
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