Several years ago, Marsha Baum published an article on this very subject,
with citations to state laws:
"Unsolicited Merchandise: Gift or Sale," 20 Library Acquisitions 301-09
(1996)
Pp. 307-09, "Appendix B, Citations to State Unsolicited Goods Statutes."
Cites to laws of 47 states.
Annotated in the 1995-96 Subject Compilations of State Laws volume.
Cheryl Nyberg
Compiler, Subject Compilations of State Laws
and
Reference Librarian
Gallagher Law Library
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98105
http://lib.law.washington.edu
On Wed, 7 Feb 2001, Paula Browning wrote:
> I believe that the 'unsoliticed gift' laws are state by state, and only
> count for certain receivers (depending on the state). As I recall, if I got
> that item, then I could claim it a gift and walk away smiling (cause I'm
> state gov). A private firm might not have that good fortune.
>
> Truth be told, I hate Aspen. I avoid it as much as possible. Unfortunately,
> I'm in the midst of my own 'fun' situation with them right now.
>
> Paula Browning
> Law Librarian
> Office of the Arkansas Attorney General
> "Any opinions stated are those of the author and are not the official
> opinion of the Attorney General or the State of Arkansas."
>
>
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