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Originally Posted by ownerspet  However, even if you call it a "donation." You can't require a donation, because by definition, donations are voluntary.
Once it becomes a required donation, it is considered by most courts to be a fee, and thus you have a business in the eyes of the court with the need to obtain proper licenses and permits. |
As a business owner myself, if I give money to a school newsletter, they, for my 'donation' give me add space and even let me distribute fliers as inserts in the publication.
You could say that to be a member of the church its free, but to be allowed in the inner sanctum (play area) its only after your tax deductible donation.