Ch. 236                                        1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

specifying certain sanctions; and generally relating to registration requirements for
lobbyists under the Maryland Public Ethics Law.

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, .
Article 40A - Maryland Public Ethics Law
Section 5-103(b)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1993 Replacement Volume)

BY adding to

Article 40A - Maryland Public Ethics Law

Section 5-103(e) and 5-107

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1990 1993 Replacement Volume and 1993 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 40A - Maryland Public Ethics Law

5-103.

(b) On November 1 of each year, if required, and, in any event, not later than five
days after first performing any act requiring registration under this subtitle, every person
required to register with the Commission pursuant to subsection (a)' shall provide the
following information, where appropriate, on a form provided by the Commission:

(1)     The registrant's name and permanent address;

(2)      The name and permanent address of each person who is required to
register under this section arid who will lobby on the registrant's behalf;

(3)      The name, address, and nature of business of any person who
compensates the registrant accompanied by the written authorization required by § 5-102
and a statement whether that person will be exempt from the provisions of this title,
pursuant to § 5-101(b), because of the filing and reporting of the registrant; and

(4)      The identification, by formal designation, if known, of matters: on which
the registrant expects to act or employ someone to act in a manner which requires
registration under this title.

(E) (1) A LOBBYIST WHO FILES MORE THAN ONE REGISTRATION BETWEEN
NOVEMBER 1 OF ANY YEAR AND OCTOBER 31 OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR REGISTERS
UNDER SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION SHALL PAY A REGISTRATION FEE OF $20
FOR THE SECOND AND EACH SUCCEEDING REGISTRATION.

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