Section 5-716 – Statement by Person Providing Lobbyist Compensation and Making Contributions
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Applicable contribution” means a political contribution or donation or series of political contributions or donations by a person or attributed to a person made to or for the benefit of an applicable recipient. (3) “Applicable recipient” means a candidate for, or an official holding, the office […]
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 5-705 – Reports
(a) (1) A regulated lobbyist shall file electronically with the Ethics Commission, under oath and for each registration, a separate report concerning the regulated lobbyist’s lobbying activities: (i) by May 31 of each year, to cover the period from November 1 of the previous year through April 30 of the current year; and (ii) by November 30 of each […]
Section 5-706 – Meals or Beverages
(a) In addition to any other report required under this subtitle, a regulated lobbyist shall file a separate report disclosing the name of each State official of the Executive Branch or member of the immediate family of a State official of the Executive Branch who has benefited during the reporting period from a gift of a […]
Section 5-707 – Reports of Business Transactions — Generally
(a) (1) This section applies only to an individual regulated lobbyist described in § 5–702(a)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle who lobbies the Executive Branch or Legislative Branch. (2) This section does not apply to an entity that employs an individual regulated lobbyist described in § 5–702(a)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle. (b) In addition […]
Section 5-708 – Reports of Business Transactions — Political Contributions
(a) In addition to any other report required under this subtitle, an individual regulated lobbyist described in § 5–702(a)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this subtitle shall file a separate report disclosing any political contribution made: (1) directly or indirectly by the regulated lobbyist; (2) during the reporting period; (3) under the Election Law Article; and (4) for the benefit […]
Section 5-709 – Legislative Unit Meals and Receptions
(a) A regulated lobbyist who invites all members of a legislative unit to a meal or reception shall, at least 5 days before the date of the meal or reception: (1) extend a written invitation to all members of the legislative unit; and (2) register the meal or reception with the Department of Legislative Services by filing a […]
Section 5-710 – Electronic Filing; Public Inspection; Oath or Affirmation
(a) The Ethics Commission shall develop procedures under which a report required under §§ 5–705 through 5–709 of this subtitle: (1) shall be filed electronically without additional cost to the individual who files the report; and (2) shall be made available for public inspection electronically. (b) (1) If the report filed electronically under subsection (a) of this section is required […]