Sec. 19a.07.01.04. Registration with Commission

A. Each regulated lobbyist shall register with the Ethics Commission:

(1) Separately for each employer that has engaged the regulated lobbyist for lobbying purposes; and

(2) Using the electronic registration system provided by the Ethics Commission.

B. Each registration shall include, if applicable:

(1) The regulated lobbyist's name and permanent address;

(2) The name and permanent address of each other regulated lobbyist that will be lobbying on the regulated lobbyist's behalf;

(3) The name, address, and nature of business of the employer that has engaged the regulated lobbyist for lobbying purposes;

(4) A statement indicating if, because of the filing and reporting of the regulated lobbyist, the compensating entity is exempt from registration under Regulation .01C of this chapter;

(5) The identity of any other person that the regulated lobbyist will represent regarding the matters covered by the registration; and

(6) The specific identification, by issue including bill number, regulation number, State contract, or other matter, if known, of the matters on which the regulated lobbyist expects to perform acts, or to engage another regulated lobbyist to perform acts, that require registration under this chapter.

C. If applicable, each registration shall include the certification required by Regulation .03 of this chapter.

D. A regulated lobbyist shall register with the Ethics Commission:

(1) Within 5 days after first performing an act that requires registration under this chapter; or

(2) On or before November 1 of each year if on that date the lobbyist has not yet submitted a new registration and the lobbyist is engaged in lobbying activity which will continue in the upcoming lobbying reporting period.

E. Registration.

(1) Each registration shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by General Provisions Article, §5-704, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The fee shall be credited to the Lobbyist Registration Fund.

F. Termination of Registration.

(1) Each registration shall terminate on the earlier of:

(a) October 31 following the filing of the registration; or

(b) An earlier termination date specified in the lobbyist registration form.

(2) A regulated lobbyist may terminate the registration before the date specified in §F(1) of this regulation by notifying the Ethics Commission that the regulated lobbyist has:

(a) Ceased all activity that requires registration;

(b) Filed a notice of termination with the Ethics Commission; and

(c) Filed all reports required by this subtitle within 30 days after the filing of the notice of termination.