Section 5-714.1 – Reports to Ethics Commission of Violations of Antiharassment Policy and Procedures by Regulated Lobbyist
(a) A regulated lobbyist may report to the Ethics Commission that a member of the General Assembly violated the antiharassment policy and procedures of the General Assembly. (b) If a report is made under subsection (a) of this section, the Ethics Commission shall refer the report to the Joint Ethics Committee.
Section 5-701 – “Compensation” Defined
In this subtitle, “compensation”, as to a person whose lobbying is only a part of the person’s employment, means a prorated amount based on the time the person devotes to lobbying and the time the person devotes to other employment.
Section 5-715 – Restriction on Certain Campaign Contributions
(a) In this section, “candidate”, “contribution”, and “political committee” have the meanings stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article. (b) (1) This section applies only to a regulated lobbyist described in § 5–702(a)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle. (2) This section does not apply to a regulated lobbyist who is a candidate with respect to […]
Section 5-702 – Lobbying — Generally
(a) Unless exempted under subsection (b) of this section, an entity shall register with the Ethics Commission as provided in this subtitle and shall be a regulated lobbyist for the purposes of this title if, during a reporting period, the entity: (1) for the purpose of influencing any legislative action or any executive action relating to the […]
Section 5-703 – Authority to Lobby
(a) A regulated lobbyist engaged by an entity for the purpose of lobbying shall certify under oath or affirmation that the regulated lobbyist is authorized to engage in lobbying for the entity. (b) The certification shall include: (1) the full legal name and business address of the entity; (2) the name, contact information, and official title of the representative […]
Section 5-704 – Registration With Ethics Commission
(a) (1) At the times specified in subsection (d) of this section, each regulated lobbyist shall register with the Ethics Commission as provided in subsection (g) of this section. (2) A regulated lobbyist shall register separately for each entity that has engaged the regulated lobbyist for lobbying purposes. (b) Each registration form shall include the following information, if applicable: […]
Section 5-704.1 – Training Course
A regulated lobbyist, other than a regulated lobbyist described in § 5–702(a)(6) of this subtitle, shall complete the training course provided under § 5–205(e)(1) of this title: (1) (i) within 6 months of the regulated lobbyist’s initial registration with the Ethics Commission; or (ii) if the initial registration is terminated in accordance with § 5–704(f) of this subtitle […]
Section 5-601 – Individuals Required to File Statement
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, and subject to subsections (d) and (e) of this section, each official and candidate for office as a State official shall file a statement as specified in §§ 5–602 through 5–608 of this subtitle. (b) Financial disclosure by a judge of a court under Article […]
Section 5-602 – Financial Disclosure Statement — Filing Requirements
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a statement filed under § 5–601, § 5–603, § 5–604, or § 5–605 of this subtitle shall: (1) be filed electronically with the Ethics Commission; (2) be filed under oath; (3) be filed on or before April 30 of each year; (4) cover the calendar year immediately preceding the year of filing; […]
Section 5-603 – Appointee Filling Vacancy
An individual who is appointed to fill a vacancy in an office for which a statement is required by § 5–601(a) of this subtitle, and who has not already filed a statement under § 5–602 of this subtitle for the preceding calendar year, shall file the statement within 30 days after appointment.