Oklahoma Code § 78-56

Title 78. Trade Marks And Labels: Collection of unwanted clothing via public receptacle for
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resale.
A.  It shall be an unfair business practice for a for-profit
entity or natural person to collect donations of unwanted clothing
and household items via a public receptacle and resell the donated
items for profit unless the donation receptacle prominently displays
a disclosure label printed in bold letters at least one (1) inch
high and one (1) inch wide stating: “DONATIONS ARE NOT FOR
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND WILL BE RESOLD FOR PROFIT”.
B.  It shall be an unfair business practice for a for-profit
entity or natural person to collect donations of unwanted clothing
and household items via a public receptacle and resell the donated
items if some or all of the proceeds from the sale are directly
given to a not-for-profit entity unless the donation receptacle
prominently displays a disclosure label printed in bold letters at
least one (1) inch high and one (1) inch wide stating: “DONATIONS TO
THE FOR-PROFIT ENTITY: (name of the for-profit entity or individual)
ARE SOLD FOR PROFIT AND (percentage of proceeds donated to the not-
for-profit entity) OF ALL PROCEEDS IS DONATED TO (name of the
nonprofit beneficiary organization)”.
C.  It shall be an unfair business practice for a for-profit
entity or natural person to collect donations of unwanted clothing
and household items via a public receptacle and resell the donated
items, if the not-for-profit entity is paid a flat fee, not
contingent upon the proceeds generated by the sale of the collected

goods, and one hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds from the sale
of the items is retained by the for-profit entity, unless the
donation receptacle prominently displays a disclosure label printed
in bold letters at least one (1) inch high and one (1) inch wide
stating: “THIS DONATION RECEPTACLE IS OPERATED BY THE FOR-PROFIT
ENTITY: (name of the for-profit entity or individual) ON BEHALF OF
(name of the nonprofit beneficiary organization)”.  Donations are
sold for-profit by (name of the for-profit entity or individual) and
a flat fee (insert fee arrangement) is paid to (name of the not-for-
profit beneficiary or organization).
D.  As used in this section:
1.  “Public receptacle” means a large container, or donation
bin, commonly placed in a parking lot for the purpose of encouraging
individuals to donate clothing or other items;
2.  “Disclosure label” means a printed or typed notice
permanently affixed to a public receptacle on the side and front
which is easily readable and legible.
E.  1.  In addition to the requirements provided for in this
section, every disclosure label shall include an address and
telephone number of the entity benefiting from the donation;
2.  For purposes of this subsection, a post office box shall not
be considered sufficient for the address on the disclosure label.
F.  Nothing in this section shall apply to paper, glass,
plastic, or aluminum products that are donated for the purpose of
being recycled in the manufacture of other products.

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