Solicit Contributions In Rest Area

All Religious Organizations And Those Non-Profit Charitable Or Educational Organizations With A History Of Concern For The Health And Safety Of The Traveling Public Are Hereby Authorized To Solicit Contributions At NC Highway Rest Areas, Wayside Parks And Visitor Welcome Centers. All Organizations Desiring To Solicit Must First Obtain A Permit By Sending A Written Request Stating The Purpose For Allowing Their Members To Solicit At Designated Areas On The State Highway System. This Request Should Be Sent To The Appropriate Division Engineer Of The Division Of Highways In Which The Rest Area Or Welcome Center Is Located. Written Requests Must Include The Following: Copy Of Certificate Showing That The Applicant Is Exempt Of Certificate Showing That The Applicant Is Exempt From Federal Income Tax As A Religious, Educational Or Charitable Organization As Provided In 26 USC 501 (C) (3) Together With The Applicant's Tax Exempt Number. Statement Indicating The Locations Where The Organization Intends To Solicit Contributions. The Name And Address Of Each Individual Authorized To Solicit For The Applicant. The Name Of An Officer Of The Applicant, Together With An Address, To Whom The Permit Is To Be Sent And Complaints Are To Be Directed. If The Request For A Permit Is From A Non-Religious Educational Or Charitable Organization; A Detailed Written Description Of The Organization'S Past Efforts Serving And Promoting The Safety Of The Traveling Public.