Advisory Opinion No. 58 (05-3)
Issuing Agency: Temporary State Commission on Lobbying
Description: Applying the Lobbying Act's gift prohibition to a lobbyist or client who provides a public official with a platform for presenting a political message of mutual interest.
Laws Covered: Legislative Law Article 1-A (Lobbying Act)
Statutes Referenced: 1-c(j)(1); Election Law Article 14
Other Opinions Cited: 54 (04-1)
Related To: Gifts V. Exchange - Definition; Public Official; Production; Distribution; Broadcast; Cost; Advertising