PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 533

In subsection (b)(1)(iv) of this section, the word "representing" is substituted
for the former word "lobbying" for clarity.

Also in subsection (b)(1)(iv), the word "or" is substituted for the former word
"and" to clarify that the organization need not represent both counties and
municipal corporations.

In the lead-in to subsection (b)(2) of this section, the second clause, "... if the
individual engages in no other acts during the reporting period that require
registration", is substituted for similar language in former Art. 40A, §
5-101(a)(1), (2), and (5). Although the former provisions differ somewhat
from each other, the Ethics Law Code Revision Committee believes that the
Legislature intended a uniform application of these provisions.

Subsection (b)(2)(i) is viewed by the Ethics Law Code Revision Committee as
surplusage, but has been revised to emphasize that the stated activities are
exempt from regulation.

In subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section, the former phrase "and rendering
opinions to" is deleted as included in the word "advising".

Also in subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section, the former reference to "the
construction and effect" is revised as "the construction or effect" for clarity.

Also in subsection (b)(2)(i), "specific request" is substituted for the former
reference to "specific invitation or request" for brevity.

In subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section, the word "entire" is added to avoid the
inference that the exception applies to appearances before a single member of
the General Assembly.

Also in subsection (b)(2)(ii), the former reference to the "Legislative Policy
Committee" is deleted as surplusage.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Employee" § 15-102
"Entity" § 15-102
"General Assembly" § 15-102
"Municipal corporation" § 15-102
"Official" § 15-102
"Person" § 15-102
"Procurement contract" § 15-102
"Regulated lobbyist" § 15-102

(C) LIMITED EXEMPTIONS — EMPLOYER OF REGULATED LOBBYIST.

(1) EXCEPT FOR PROVIDING THE AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED BY §
15-702 OF THIS SUBTITLE AND THE REPORT REQUIRED BY § 15-704(C) OF THIS
SUBTITLE, AN ENTITY THAT COMPENSATES ONE OR MORE REGULATED LOBBYISTS,
AND THAT REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT ALL EXPENDITURES REQUIRING

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