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North Dakota lobbying guidelines
| Lobbyist registration guidelines |
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| Lobbying |
| Taxpayer-funded lobbying |
| Guidelines by state |
Lobbying is broadly defined as the attempt to persuade another person to accept one's position. This includes efforts to influence lawmakers by other legislators, constituents, or organized groups. Each state has different requirements for lobbyist registration. The person doing the lobbying is typically referred to as the lobbyist and the person or entity providing compensation the principal. Each state has a different entity responsible for maintaining its lobbying records, such as registrations and expenditures.
As of April 2021, the North Dakota Secretary of State maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Section 54-05.1-01 of North Dakota state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | Any person who, in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, performs any of the following activities:
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Click here to visit the state's lists of registrations.
State definition of lobbying
Section 54-05.1-01 of North Dakota state law defines lobbying as:[1]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "Lobbyists," accessed April 12, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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