§ 7-1-508. GENERAL FILING EXEMPTION.

(a)

Requirements of exemption. A person who would be required to file an annual report under § 7-1-506 of this subtitle is not required to file the annual report if the person:

(1)

Reasonably believes that all expenses incurred in connection with the person's lobbying activities will be reported under § 7-1-506 of this subtitle by a properly registered lobbyist acting on the person's behalf; and

(2)

Has completed the authorization required under § 7-1-503(b)(4) of this subtitle.

(b)

Due diligence. A person who is exempt under this section:

(1)

Shall engage in due diligence to ensure that the person's expenses are reported as authorized under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2)

Is subject to the provisions of this subtitle within a reasonable time after learning of the failure of the registered lobbyist to report information required by this subtitle.

(1988 Code, § 28-162) (Bill No. 91-99, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 77-15, § 2, 11-4-2015 ; Bill No. 12-18 , § 1, 4-6-2018)