(a) A regulated lobbyist engaged by an entity for the purpose of lobbying shall certify under oath or affirmation that the regulated lobbyist is authorized to engage in lobbying for the entity.
(b) The certification shall include:
(1) the full legal name and business address of the entity;
(2) the name, contact information, and official title of the representative of the entity who authorized the regulated lobbyist to engage in lobbying for the entity;
(3) the full legal name and business address of the regulated lobbyist;
(4) subject to subsequent modification, the period during which the regulated lobbyist is authorized to act; and
(5) the proposal or subject on which the regulated lobbyist represents the entity.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Maryland Public Ethics Law
Section 5-701 - "Compensation" Defined
Section 5-702 - Lobbying -- Generally
Section 5-703 - Authority to Lobby
Section 5-704 - Registration With Ethics Commission
Section 5-704.1 - Training Course
Section 5-706 - Meals or Beverages
Section 5-707 - Reports of Business Transactions -- Generally
Section 5-708 - Reports of Business Transactions -- Political Contributions
Section 5-709 - Legislative Unit Meals and Receptions
Section 5-710 - Electronic Filing; Public Inspection; Oath or Affirmation
Section 5-711 - Gifts to Family Members
Section 5-712 - Additional Reports
Section 5-713 - Disclosure of Statistics; Notice to Official Named in Report
Section 5-715 - Restriction on Certain Campaign Contributions
Section 5-716 - Statement by Person Providing Lobbyist Compensation and Making Contributions