§97-1 Definitions. When used in this chapter: “Administrative action” means the proposal, drafting, consideration, amendment, enactment, or defeat by any administrative agency of any rule or other action governed by section 91-3. “Administrative agency” means a commission, board, agency, or other body, or official in the state government that is not a part of the […]
§97-2 Registration of lobbyists, requirements. (a) Every lobbyist shall file a registration form with the state ethics commission within five days of becoming a lobbyist. (b) Each lobbyist shall provide and certify the following information: (1) The name, mailing address, and business telephone number of the lobbyist. (2) The name and principal place of business […]
§97-2.5 Renewal of registration. Each registered lobbyist shall renew the lobbyist’s registration biennially by filing a registration and authorization form with the state ethics commission within ten days of the opening of the 1983 regular session of the legislature and on every odd-numbered year’s session thereafter. [L 1980, c 129, §1(c); am L 1982, c […]
§97-3 Contributions and expenditures; statement. (a) The following persons shall file a statement of expenditures with the state ethics commission on March 31, May 31, and January 31 of each year and within thirty days after adjournment sine die of any special session of the legislature: (1) Each lobbyist; (2) Each person who makes expenditures […]
§97-4 Manner of filing; public records. All statements required by this chapter to be filed with the state ethics commission: (1) Shall be deemed properly filed when delivered or deposited in an established post office within the prescribed time; duly stamped, registered, or certified; and directed to the state ethics commission; provided that in the […]
§97-4.5 Lobbyist list. All lobbyist registration statements shall be posted on the state ethics commission’s website within a reasonable time after filing, and may be removed from the website after four years. [L 1980, c 129, §1(f); am L 2017, c 51, §5]
§97-5 Restricted activities. No lobbyist shall accept or agree to accept any payment in any way contingent upon the defeat, enactment, or outcome of any proposed legislative or administrative action. [L 1975, c 160, pt of §1]
§97-6 Administration. (a) The state ethics commission shall administer and implement this chapter, and shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Initiate, receive, and consider charges concerning alleged violations of this chapter, and investigate or cause to be investigated on a confidential basis, the activities of any person to determine whether the person is […]
§97-6.5 REPEALED. L 2001, c 146, §3.
§97-7 Penalties; administrative fines. (a) Any person who: (1) Negligently fails to file any statement or report required by this chapter; (2) Negligently files a statement or report containing false information or material omission of any fact; (3) Engages in activities prohibited by section 97-5; or (4) Fails to provide information required by section 97-2 […]
