B.
A Lobbyist who engages in Lobbying on behalf of more
than one Person shall file a separate Lobbying registration with respect
to each Person.
C.
A Person who engages in Lobbying for the purpose of
influencing the comprehensive rezoning process is not required to
file a Lobbying registration, provided that the Person:
A.
The Lobbying registration shall be on a form approved
by the Commission.
B.
The Lobbying registration form shall require the following
information:
(1)
The Lobbyist's full legal name and permanent address;
(2)
If the Lobbyist is not an individual, the full and
legal name and address of an authorized officer or agent of the Lobbyist;
(3)
The full and legal name, address, and nature of business
of the Person on whose behalf the Lobbyist acts;
(5)
Identification of matters on which the Lobbyist expects
to act;
(6)
Identification of the period of time not to exceed
one year that the Lobbyist is authorized to engage in Lobbying on
behalf of another Person unless terminated;
(7)
The full legal signature of the Lobbyist or, if the Lobbyist is not an individual, of the authorized officer or agent that is listed on the registration as required under Subsection B(4)(b) of this section;
(8)
The signature of the Person or the Person's authorized
officer or agent on whose behalf the Lobbyist acts; and
(9)
The date that the registration is submitted.
A Person may not engage in Lobbying on behalf
of another Person for Compensation that is contingent on the passage
or defeat of an action by the County Commissioners or any other Public
Official.
A.
A Lobbyist shall file an annual report, signed by
the Lobbyist or, if the Lobbyist is not an individual, by an authorized
officer or agent of the Lobbyist with the Commission on or before
January 31 covering the preceding calendar year in which the Lobbyist
engaged in Lobbying.
B.
The Lobbyist shall file a separate annual report for
each Person the Lobbyist represented.
C.
The report shall include:
(2)
The total expenditure on Lobbying activities in each
of the following categories:
(a)
Office expenses of the Lobbyist;
(b)
Professional and technical research and assistance, not reported in Subsection C(4) of this section;
(c)
Publications that expressly encourage Persons
to communicate with Public Officials;
(d)
Names of witnesses and the fees and expenses
paid to each;
(e)
Meals and beverages for Public Officials or
their spouses or dependent children;
(f)
Special events, including parties, dinners,
athletic events, entertainment, and other functions to which all of
the County Commissioners are invited;
(g)
Reasonable expenses for food, lodging, and scheduled
entertainment of Public Officials given in return for participation
in a panel or speaking engagement;
(h)
Other Gifts to or for Public Officials or their
spouses or dependent children; and
(i)
Other expenses.
(3)
Except for Gifts reported in Subsection C(2)(f) and (g) of this section, the report shall include the name of each Public Official or the Public Official's spouse or dependent child who has benefited from Gifts from the Lobbyist that have a cumulative value of $150 or more during the period covered by the report, whether or not given in connection with Lobbying activities.
(4)
When the cumulative value of $150 is met or exceeded,
all succeeding Gifts also shall be included in the report itemized
by date, beneficiary, amount or value, and nature of the Gift.
(6)
The report shall include the total Compensation paid
to the Lobbyist not including salaries, Compensation, or reimbursed
expenses for the staff of the Lobbyist, provided that if Lobbying
is only a portion of a Lobbyist's employment, the Lobbyist shall:
A.
A Person who would be required to file an annual report under § 33-21 of this chapter is not required to file the annual report if the Person:
B.
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 chapter within
a reasonable time after learning of the failure of the registered
Lobbyist to report information required by this Article.
The Commission may require Lobbyists to submit
other reports that the Commission considers necessary to further the
policies of this Article.
A.
After the Commission reviews a Lobbying registration
or annual report filed under this chapter for compliance with the
provisions of this chapter, the Commission shall notify the Lobbyist
of any omissions or deficiencies in the Lobbying registration or annual
report.
B.
If a Lobbyist does not correct the omission or deficiency
within 30 days after notification, the Commission shall refer evidence
of noncompliance to the County Attorney for appropriate action under
the enforcement provisions of this chapter.
A.
A Person who knowingly and willfully violates the
provisions of this Article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction,
is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding
90 days, or both.
B.
If the Person is a Business Entity, each officer and
partner of the Business Entity who knowingly authorized or participated
in the violation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is
subject to the same penalties as the Business Entity.