(iv) the total cumulative value of gifts of meals or beverages,
calculated as to each recipient.

(4) The regulated lobbyist may[:

(i) declare on the form required under this subsection that a gift of
a meal or beverages was given for purposes not related to the regulated lobbyist's
lobbying activities; and

(ii) ] explain the circumstances under which the gift of a meal or
beverages was given.

(5) Gifts of meals or beverages reported by a regulated lobbyist under
this subsection need not be counted or reported by the regulated lobbyist for purposes
of disclosure under subsection (b)(4) of this section.

[(f)] (E) This section does not require the disclosure by a regulated lobbyist of
any gift to the regulated lobbyist's immediate family, if the gift is:

(1) purely personal and private in nature and not related to the
regulated lobbyist's lobbying activities; and

(2) from the regulated lobbyist's personal funds and not attributable to
any other entity or entities.

[(g)] (F) The Ethics Commission may require a regulated lobbyist to file any
additional report the Ethics Commission determines to be necessary.

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act does not apply to:

(1) Employment of a relative of a member of the General Assembly that would
be prohibited under § 2-107 of the State Government Article as enacted by this Act, if
the employment:

(i) was entered into prior to the effective date of this Act; and

(ii) immediately prior to the effective date of this Act was in conformance
with Advisory Opinion #58 of the Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics.

(2) Employment, or other compensated relationship, that would be prohibited
under § 15-504 or 15-513 of the State Government Article as enacted by this Act, if
the employment or relationship:

(i) was entered into prior to the effective date of this Act; and

(ii) immediately prior to the effective date of this Act was in conformance
with all applicable laws, rules, and other standards of ethical conduct.

SECTION 1. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, notwithstanding §
15-602(b)(2) of the State Government Article, as enacted by this Act, a member of the
General Assembly shall file the financial disclosure statement covering calendar year
1998 on or before April 30, 1000.