(1) The following requirements apply to tangible personal property that is donated with the intent for the society to sell and do not apply to donations of artifacts for the collection:
(a) Acceptance of personal property is contingent on formal approval of the society's board of trustees. The board may delegate authority for approval with formal action which identifies who has delegated authority, and the limits of any such authority;
(b) Acceptance of property shall not violate any federal, state or local statute or ordinance; and the purposes for which the item is being donated are permissible under the state expenditure rules which apply to donations to the society;
(c) All tangible property shall be valued by the proceeds from the sale or by a qualified appraisal;
(d) The society must be able to dispose of the property within a short time, normally not to exceed six months following the receipt of the gift; and
(e) The society shall adhere to all IRS requirements relating to the disposition of gifts of tangible personal property and shall provide appropriate forms to the donor and IRS where required.
(2) The following requirements apply to tangible personal property that is donated with the intent for the society to maintain:
(a) Acceptance of property shall not violate any federal, state or local statute or ordinance;
(b) The purpose for which the item is being donated shall be permissible under the state expenditure rules which apply to donations to the society;
(c) Acceptance of personal property is contingent on formal approval of the society's board of trustees. The board may delegate authority for approval with formal action which identifies who has delegated authority, and the limits of any such authority.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
27.34.070. WSR 18-23-088, § 255-30-080, filed 11/20/18, effective 12/21/18.]