(1) All charitable organizations and commercial fund raisers shall register with the secretary prior to conducting any solicitations.

     (2) Failure to register as required by this chapter is a violation of this chapter.

     (3) Information provided to the secretary pursuant to this chapter shall be a public record except as otherwise stated in this chapter.

     (4) Registration shall not be considered or be represented as an endorsement by the secretary or the state of Washington.

[1993 c 471 § 2; 1986 c 230 § 3; 1983 c 265 § 4.]