PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 533

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 40A, § 5-104.

In item (1)(i) of this section, the word "proposed" in former Art. 40A, § 5-104
is deleted as surplusage.

Also in item (1)(i) of this section, the word "enactment" is substituted for the
former word "passage" for clarity because the word "enactment" includes the
gubernatorial review process.

In item (1)(ii), the words "legislative action" are substituted for the former
words "any action of the General Assembly" for clarity.

In item (2)(ii) of this section, the former word "other" modifying "executive
action" is deleted as surplusage.

Defined terms: "Compensation" § 15-102
"Executive action" § 15-102
"Legislative action" § 15-102
"Procurement contract" § 15-102
"Regulated lobbyist" § 15-102

15-707. CERTAIN REGULATED LOBBYISTS — RESTRICTION ON CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS.

(A)     DEFINITIONS.

IN THIS SECTION, "CANDIDATE" AND "POLITICAL COMMITTEE" HAVE THE
MEANINGS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 33, § 1-1(A) OF THE CODE.

(B)     APPLICABILITY.

THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO A REGULATED LOBBYIST DESCRIBED IN §
15-701(A)(1), (2), OR (3) OF THIS SUBTITLE WHO, DURING THE PERIOD SPECIFIED IN
SUBSECTION (C) OF THIS SECTION AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFLUENCING
LEGISLATIVE ACTION, COMMUNICATES WITH A MEMBER OF OR CANDIDATE FOR
ELECTION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(C)     APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD.

THE RESTRICTIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY FROM THE STARTING DATE OF
THE REGULATED LOBBYIST'S REGISTRATION TO THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR
IN WHICH THE REGISTRATION PERIOD ENDS.

(D)    RESTRICTIONS ON ACTIVITIES.

(1) A REGULATED LOBBYIST WHO IS SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION OR A
PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE REGULATED LOBBYIST MAY NOT, FOR THE
BENEFIT OF A MEMBER OF OR CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY:

(I) SOLICIT OR TRANSMIT A POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION FROM
ANY PERSON, INCLUDING A POLITICAL COMMITTEE;

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