§ 7-1-501. DEFINITIONS.

(a)

In general. In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

Compensation. "Compensation" if lobbying is only a portion of a person's employment, means a prorated amount based on the time devoted to lobbying compared to the time devoted to other employment duties.

(c)

Lobbying. "Lobbying" means:

(1)

Communicating in the presence of a public official of the legislative or executive branch of county government, for the purpose of influencing legislative or executive action; or

(2)

Engaging in activities with the express purpose of soliciting others to communicate with a public official of the legislative or executive branch of the county government for the purpose of influencing legislative or executive action.

(d)

Lobbyist. "Lobbyist" means a person required to register and report expenses related to lobbying under this subtitle.

(1988 Code, §§ 28-2, 28-161) (Bill No. 91-99, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 72-03, § 4, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 75-11, §§ 9, 10, 1-1-2012; Bill No. 77-15, § 2, 11-4-2015 ; Bill No. 12-18, § 1, 4-6-2018 ; Bill No. 4-19 , § 1, 3-31-2019)