4 (1) No organization to which this section applies shall engage a lobbyist to provide lobbyist services where the compensation for the services is paid, (a)  in the case of an organization referred to in clause (2) (b), from public funds; or (b)  in the case of an organization referred to in clause (2) (a), (c), (d), (f) or (g), (i)  from public funds, or (ii)  from revenues generated by the organization.  2010, c. 25, s. 4 (1); 2014, c. 7, Sched. 2, s. 1 (1). Application (2) This section applies to, (a)  every agency of the Government of Ontario; (b)  every designated broader public sector organization; (c)  Repealed: 2015, c. 20, Sched. 4, s. 2 (1)). (d)  Ontario Power Generation Inc. and each of its subsidiaries; (e)  Repealed: 2014, c. 7, Sched. 2, s. 1 (2). (f)  Independent Electricity System Operator; and (g)  every organization that is provided for in regulations made under subsection (6).  2010, c. 25, s. 4 (2); 2014, c. 7, Sched. 2, s. 1 (2); 2015, c. 20, Sched. 4, s. 2 (1)). Transitional (3) Where, immediately before this section applied to an organization, there was an agreement in place that provided for the payment of money by the organization for lobbyist services, and the compensation for the lobbyist services is to be paid from public funds or other revenues that may not be used for the purpose under this section, the agreement is deemed to contain the following provisions: 1.  The lobbyist services are terminated on the earlier of the date that is 30 days after this section applies to the organization and the date that they would have otherwise been terminated under the agreement, despite any notice provisions required under the agreement. 2.  The lobbyist may only charge, and shall only be paid for, lobbyist services provided to the organization under the agreement up to the date provided for in paragraph 1. 3.  Unless inconsistent with paragraphs 1 and 2, all other terms and conditions related to the lobbyist services terminated in accordance with paragraph 1 that would otherwise survive the term of the agreement shall continue to apply to those services.  2010, c. 25, s. 4 (3). No circumvention of prohibition on engaging lobbyists (4) No organization to which this section applies shall provide public funds, or other revenues that may not be used for the purpose, to any person or entity for the purpose of that person or entity engaging a lobbyist to provide lobbyist services to the organization.  2010, c. 25, s. 4 (4). Saving, association fees (5) Subsection (4) does not operate in respect of membership fees paid by an organization to which this section applies, to be a member of an association that is established to represent the interests of a group or class of similar organizations.  2010, c. 25, s. 4 (5). Regulations (6) The Minister responsible for this Part may make regulations, (a)  providing for additional organizations that this section applies to; (b)  exempting organizations from the prohibition under this section.  2010, c. 25, s. 4 (6). Exception re: Hydro One Inc. (7) Despite clause (6) (a), a regulation cannot provide for the application of this section to Hydro One Inc. and its subsidiaries. 2015, c. 20, Sched. 4, s. 2 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2014, c. 7, Sched. 2, s. 1 (1, 2) - 01/01/2015 2015, c. 20, Sched. 4, s. 2 (1, 2) - 15/10/2015 Reporting re Use of Consultants