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 5-714.1 – 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 5-705 – 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 […]