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(ii) by November 30 of each year, to cover the period from May 1 through
October 31 of that year.

(2) If the regulated lobbyist is not an individual, an authorized officer or agent of
the regulated lobbyist shall sign the report.

(3) If a prorated amount is reported as compensation, it shall be labeled as
prorated.

(b) A report required by this section shall include:

(1) a complete, current statement of the information required under § 15-703(b)
of this subtitle;

(2) total expenditures in connection with influencing executive action or
legislative action in each of the following categories:

(i) total compensation paid to the regulated lobbyist, excluding:

1. expenses reported under this paragraph; and

2. salaries, compensation, and reimbursed expenses for the
regulated lobbyist's staff

(ii) unless reported under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph:

1. office expenses of the regulated lobbyist; and

2. professional and technical research and assistance;

(iii) publications that expressly encourage communication with one or
more officials or employees;

(iv) witnesses, including the name of each and the fees and expenses paid
to each;

(v) meals and beverages for officials, employees, or members of the
immediate families of officials or employees;

(vi) special events, including parties, meals, athletic events, entertainment,
or other functions to which were invited all members of;

1. the General Assembly;

2. either house of the General Assembly; [or]

3. a standing committee of the General Assembly, PROVIDED
THAT THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES OR SENATE SHALL BE
DEEMED AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF ANY STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE PRESIDING
OFFICER'S CHAMBER; OR

4. A COUNTY OR REGIONAL DELEGATION OF MEMBERS OF
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT IS RECOGNIZED BY A PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY;

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