Maryland lobbying guidelines

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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 Maryland State Ethics Commission maintained the state's lobbying records.

Who must register?

Section 5-702 of the Maryland General Provisions Code, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:

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Unless exempted under subsection (b) of this section, an entity shall register with the Ethics Commission as provided in this subtitle and shall be a regulated lobbyist for the purposes of this title if, during a reporting period, the entity: (1) for the purpose of influencing any legislative action or any executive action relating to the development or adoption of regulations or the development or issuance of an executive order: (i) 1. communicates with an official or employee of the Legislative Branch or Executive Branch in the presence of that official or employee; and 2. except for the personal travel or subsistence expenses of the entity or a representative of the entity, incurs expenses of at least $ 500 or earns at least $ 2,500 as compensation for all such communication and activities relating to the communication during the reporting period; or (ii) 1. communicates with an official or employee of the Legislative Branch or Executive Branch; and 2. earns at least $ 5,000 as compensation for all such communication and activities relating to the communication during the reporting period; (2) in connection with or for the purpose of influencing any executive action, spends a cumulative value of at least $ 100 for gifts, including meals, beverages, and special events, to one or more officials or employees of the Executive Branch; (3) subject to subsection (b)(4) of this section, is compensated to influence executive action on a procurement contract that exceeds $ 100,000; (4) subject to subsection (b)(5) of this section, is compensated by a business entity to influence executive action to secure from the State a business grant or loan with a value of more than $ 100,000 for the business entity; (5) spends at least $ 2,000, including expenditures for salaries, contractual employees, postage, telecommunications services, electronic services, advertising, printing, and delivery services, for the express purpose of soliciting others to communicate with an official to influence legislative action or executive action; or (6) spends at least $ 2,500 to provide compensation to one or more entities required to register under this subsection.

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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and quarterly filings.

See also

• Lobbying
• Lobbyist registration guidelines

External links

• Maryland State Ethics Commission