Advisory Opinion No. 16-01

Issuing Agency: JCOPE

Description: Applying the Lobbying Act to services of consultants, and clarifying the test for determining when grassroots advocacy constitutes reportable lobbying activity.

Laws Covered: Legislative Law Article 1-A (Lobbying Act)

Statutes Referenced: None

Other Opinions Cited: 21(79-1); 36(82-2); 39(97-1); 44(00-3)

Related To: Consulting; Grassroots; Lobbying Activity