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CA Govt Code § 86102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86102.

86102.  (a) The Secretary of State shall charge each lobbying firm and lobbyist employer required to file a registration statement under this chapter a fee of fifty dollars ($50) per year for each lobbyist required to be listed on its registration statement.(b) One-half of the moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Political Disclosure, Accountability, Transparency, and Access Fund, and the other one-half of the moneys shall be deposited in the General Fund.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 506, Sec. 3. (SB 1001) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Govt Code § 86103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86103.

86103.  A lobbyist certification shall include all of the following:(a) A recent photograph of the lobbyist, in a size prescribed by the Secretary of State.(b) The lobbyist’s full name, business address, email address, and telephone number.(c) A statement that the lobbyist has read and understands the prohibitions contained in Sections 86203 and 86205.(d) A statement regarding the lobbyist’s completion of the ethics course described in subdivision (b) of Section 8956 as follows:(1) For a lobbyist who filed a completed lobbyist certification in connection with the last regular session of the Legislature, either of the following statements:(A) That the lobbyist has completed the ethics course within the previous 12 months.(B) That the lobbyist will complete the ethics course no later than June 30 of the following year, in which case the certification shall be accepted on a conditional basis.(2) In the case of a new lobbyist certification, if the lobbyist has not completed the course within the previous 12 months, the lobbyist certification shall include a statement that the lobbyist will complete the course within 12 months. The lobbyist certification shall be accepted on a conditional basis.(3) If a lobbyist certification is accepted on a conditional basis, the lobbyist shall timely complete the ethics course and file a new lobbyist certification to replace the conditional lobbyist certification. If the lobbyist fails to timely complete the ethics course, the conditional lobbyist certification shall be void and the individual shall not act as a lobbyist under this title until the individual completes the course and files a lobbyist certification stating the date of completion. It is a violation of this section for any individual to act as a lobbyist under this title once that individual’s conditional certification is void.(4) The date and confirmation that an individual has completed the ethics course may be transmitted to the Secretary of State by the legislative ethics committee.(e) Any other information required by the commission consistent with the purposes and provisions of this chapter.(f) Registration fees required by Section 86102 shall be paid online at the time a lobbyist certification is submitted for registration to be active.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 31) by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 179. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Conditionally operative on date prescribed by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 44.)
CA Govt Code § 86104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86104.

86104.  The registration of a lobbying firm shall include:(a) The full name, business address, and telephone number of the lobbying firm.(b) A list of the lobbyists who are partners, owners, officers, or employees of the lobbying firm.(c) The lobbyist certification of each lobbyist in the lobbying firm.(d) For each person with whom the lobbying firm contracts to provide the following lobbying services:(1) The full name, business address, and telephone number of the person.(2) A written authorization signed by the person.(3) The time period of the contract.(4) Information sufficient to identify the nature and interests of the person including:(A) If the person is an individual, the name and address of the person’s employer, if any, or the person’s principal place of business if the person is self-employed, and a description of the business activity in which the person or the person’s employer is engaged.(B) If the person is a business entity, a description of the business activity in which it is engaged.(C) If the person is an industry, trade, or professional association, a description of the industry, trade, or profession which it represents including a specific description of any portion or faction of the industry, trade, or profession which the association exclusively or primarily represents and, if the association has not more than 50 members, the names of the members.(D) If the person is not an individual, business entity, or industry, trade, or professional association, a statement of the person’s nature and purposes, including a description of any industry, trade, profession, or other group with a common economic interest which the person principally represents or from which its membership or financial support is principally derived.(5) The lobbying interests of the person.(6) A list of the state agencies whose legislative or administrative actions the lobbying firm will attempt to influence for the person.(e) The name and title of a partner, owner, or officer of the lobbying firm who is responsible for filing statements and reports and keeping records required by this chapter on behalf of the lobbying firm, and a statement signed by the designated responsible person that such person has read and understands the prohibitions contained in Sections 86203 and 86205.(f) Any other information required by the commission consistent with the purposes and provisions of this chapter.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 459, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 180. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Superseded on operative date of amendment by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662.)
CA Govt Code § 86104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86104.

86104.  The registration of a lobbying firm shall include:(a) The full name, business address, email address, and telephone number of the lobbying firm.(b) A list of the lobbyists who are partners, owners, officers, or employees of the lobbying firm.(c) The lobbyist certification of each lobbyist in the lobbying firm.(d) The following information regarding each person with whom the lobbying firm contracts to provide lobbying services:(1) The full name, business address, email address, and telephone number of the person.(2) An authorization electronically confirmed by the person.(3) The time period of the contract.(4) Information sufficient to identify the nature and interests of the person including:(A) For an individual, the name and address of the person’s employer, if any, or if self-employed the person’s principal place of business, and a description of the business activity in which the person or the person’s employer is engaged.(B) For a business entity, a description of the business activity in which it is engaged.(C) For an industry, trade, or professional association, a description of the industry, trade, or profession it represents, including a specific description of any part or faction of the industry, trade, or profession the association exclusively or primarily represents and, if the association has 50 or fewer members, the names of the members.(D) For other persons, a statement of the person’s nature and purposes, including a description of any industry, trade, profession, or other group with a common economic interest that the person principally represents or from which its membership or financial support is principally derived.(5) The lobbying interests of the person.(6) A list of the state agencies whose legislative or administrative actions the lobbying firm will attempt to influence for the person.(e) The name and title of a partner, owner, or officer of the lobbying firm who is responsible for filing statements and reports and keeping records required by this chapter on behalf of the lobbying firm, and a statement signed by the designated responsible person that such person has read and understands the prohibitions contained in Sections 86203 and 86205.(f) Any other information required by the commission consistent with the purposes and provisions of this chapter.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 32) by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 181. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Conditionally operative on date prescribed by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 44.)
CA Govt Code § 86105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86105.

86105.  The registration for a lobbyist employer that employs lobbyists or a lobbying coalition shall include:(a) The following information regarding the lobbyist employer or coalition:(1) The filer’s full name, business address, email address, and telephone number.(2) Information sufficient to identify the nature and interests of the filer, including:(A) For an individual, the name and address of the filer’s employer, if any, or if self-employed, the filer’s principal place of business, and a description of the business activity in which the filer or the filer’s employer is engaged.(B) For a business entity, a description of the business activity in which it is engaged.(C) For an industry, trade, or professional association, a description of the industry, trade, or profession it represents including a specific description of any part or faction of the industry, trade, or profession that the association exclusively or primarily represents and, if the association has 50 or fewer members, the names of the members.(D) For other persons, a statement of the person’s nature and purposes, including a description of any industry, trade, profession, or other group with a common economic interest that the person principally represents or from which its membership or financial support is principally derived.(3) The lobbying employer’s or coalition’s lobbying interests.(4) A list of the state agencies whose legislative or administrative actions the lobbyist employer or coalition will attempt to influence.(b) The lobbyist employer or coalition shall provide:(1) A list of the lobbyists who are employed by the lobbyist employer or coalition.(2) The lobbyist certification of each lobbyist employed.(c) Any other information required by the Commission consistent with this chapter’s purposes and provisions.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 312, Sec. 18. (AB 902) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 86106 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86106.

86106.  Each registered lobbying firm and lobbyist employer which will be conducting activities which require registration shall renew its registration by filing photographs of its lobbyists, authorizations, and a registration statement between November 1 and December 31, of each even-numbered year. Each lobbyist shall renew the lobbyist’s own lobbyist certification in connection with the renewal of registration by the lobbyist’s lobbying firm or employer.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 182. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Govt Code § 86107 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86107.

86107.  (a) If any change occurs in any of the information contained in a registration statement, an appropriate amendment shall be filed both by online or electronic means and physically, submitting the original one copy of the amendment, in paper format, with the Secretary of State within 20 days after the change. However, if the change includes the name of a person by whom a lobbying firm is retained, the registration statement of the lobbying firm shall be amended and filed to show that change prior to the lobbying firm’s attempting to influence any legislative or administrative action on behalf of that person. Lobbying firms and lobbyist employers that, during a regular session of the Legislature, cease all activity that required registration shall file a notice of termination within 20 days after the cessation. Lobbying firms and lobbyist employers that, at the close of a regular session of the Legislature, cease all activity that required registration are not required to file a notice of termination.(b) If any change occurs in any of the information contained in a lobbyist certification or if a lobbyist terminates all activity that required the certification, the lobbyist shall submit an amended certification or notice of termination to the lobbyist’s lobbying firm or lobbyist employer for filing with the Secretary of State within the time limits specified in subdivision (a). A lobbyist who, at the close of a regular session of the Legislature, ceases all activity that required certification is not required to file a notice of termination.(c) Lobbyists and lobbying firms are subject to Section 86203 for the earlier of six months after filing a notice of termination or six months after the close of a regular session of the Legislature at the close of which the lobbyist or lobbying firm ceased all activity that required certification or registration.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 18, Sec. 9) by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 183. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Superseded on operative date of amendment by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662.)
CA Govt Code § 86107 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86107.

86107.  (a) If any information in a registration statement changes, an appropriate amendment shall be filed online or electronically with the Secretary of State within 20 days after the change. However, if the change includes the name of a person by whom a lobbying firm is retained, the registration statement of the lobbying firm shall be amended and filed to show that change prior to the lobbying firm’s attempting to influence any legislative or administrative action on behalf of that person. Lobbying firms and lobbyist employers that, during a regular session of the Legislature, cease all activity that required registration shall file a notice of termination within 20 days after the cessation. Lobbying firms and lobbyist employers that, at the close of a regular session of the Legislature, cease all activity that required registration are not required to file a notice of termination.(b) If any information in a lobbyist certification changes, or if a lobbyist terminates all activity that required the certification, the lobbyist shall submit an amended certification or notice of termination to the lobbyist’s lobbying firm or lobbyist employer for filing with the Secretary of State within the time limits specified in subdivision (a). A lobbyist who, at the close of a regular session of the Legislature, ceases all activity that required certification is not required to file a notice of termination.(c) Lobbyists and lobbying firms are subject to the gift limits in Section 86203 for the earlier of six months after either of the following:(1) The filing of a notice of termination.(2) The close of a regular session of the Legislature if the lobbyist or lobbying firm ceased all activity that required certification or registration when the session closed.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 34) by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 184. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Conditionally operative on date prescribed by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 44.)
CA Govt Code § 86108 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86108.

86108.  All information listed on any registration statement and on any amendment, renewal, or notice of termination shall be printed by the Secretary of State and made public within 30 days after filing.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1183, Sec. 7. Effective September 29, 1985. Superseded on operative date of amendment by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662.)
CA Govt Code § 86108 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86108.

86108.  The Secretary of State shall make all information listed on any registration statement and on any amendment, renewal, or notice of termination publicly available on the Internet as soon as possible after receipt.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 35. (SB 1239) Effective January 1, 2019. Conditionally operative on date prescribed by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 44.)
CA Govt Code § 86109 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86109.

86109.  Within 140 days after the commencement of each regular session of the Legislature, the Secretary of State shall publish a directory of registered individual lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers. The Secretary of State shall publish, from time to time, such supplements to the directory as may be necessary.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 391, Sec. 2. Repealed conditionally by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, on date prescribed in Sec. 44 of Ch. 662.)
CA Govt Code § 86109.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86109.5.

86109.5.  (a) The Secretary of State shall establish and maintain on the Internet an online version of the Directory of Lobbyists, Lobbying Firms, and Lobbyist Employers. The Secretary of State shall update the directory weekly.(b) The Secretary of State shall also display on the Internet a list of the specific changes made to the Directory of Lobbyist, Lobbying Firms, and Lobbying Employers, including new registrations and listings, additions, deletions, and other revisions, during the seven days preceding the update required by subdivision (a).(c) This section may not be implemented until July 1, 2001, unless otherwise authorized by the Department of Information Technology pursuant to Executive Order D-3-99.(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the lobbying data made available on the Internet shall include the street name and building number of the persons or entity representatives listed on all the documents submitted to the Secretary of State pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 86100).(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 855, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2000. Superseded on operative date of amendment by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662.)
CA Govt Code § 86109.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86109.5.

86109.5.  (a) The Secretary of State shall establish and maintain on the Internet an online listing of lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers. The Secretary of State shall update the listing as soon as possible when new information is received. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the lobbying data made available on the Internet shall include the street name and building number of the persons or entity representatives listed on all the documents submitted to the Secretary of State pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 86100).(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 37. (SB 1239) Effective January 1, 2019. Conditionally operative on date prescribed by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 44.)
CA Govt Code § 86110 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86110.

86110.  Lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers which receive payments, make payments or incur expenses or expect to receive payments, make payments or incur expenses in connection with activities which are reportable pursuant to this chapter shall keep detailed accounts, records, bills, and receipts as shall be required by regulations adopted by the commission to expedite the performance of all obligations imposed by this chapter.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1183, Sec. 7. Effective September 29, 1985.)
CA Govt Code § 86111 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86111.

86111.  (a) “Activity expense” as used in this chapter means any expense incurred or payment made by a lobbyist, lobbying firm, lobbyist employer or a person described in subdivision (b) of Section 86115, or arranged by a lobbyist or lobbying firm, which benefits in whole or in part any elective state official, legislative official, agency official, state candidate, or a member of the immediate family of one of these individuals. Activity expenses include gifts, honoraria, consulting fees, salaries, and any other form of compensation but do not include campaign contributions.(b) “Agency official” as used in this chapter means any official of a state agency whose administrative actions the lobbyist, lobbying firm, lobbyist employer, or person described in subdivision (b) of Section 86115 has attempted or is attempting to influence.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1183, Sec. 7. Effective September 29, 1985.)
CA Govt Code § 86112 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86112.

86112.  When a person is required to report activity expenses pursuant to this article, the following information shall be provided:(a) The date and amount of each activity expense.(b) The full name and official position, if any, of the beneficiary of each expense, a description of the benefit, and the amount of benefit.(c) The full name of the payee of each expense if other than the beneficiary. (d) Any other information required by the commission consistent with the purposes and provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1183, Sec. 7. Effective September 29, 1985.)
CA Govt Code § 86112.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 6 - Lobbyists|ARTICLE 1 - Registration and Reporting|Section 86112.3.

86112.3.  (a) Each person filing a report pursuant to this article who sends any written or printed invitation to an elected state officer, candidate for elective state office, legislative official or agency official, shall include on the invitation or on a letter attached to the invitation the following typed, printed, or handwritten statement that is at least as large and readable as 8-point Roman boldface type, in a color or print that contrasts with the background so as to be easily legible:Attendance at this event by a public official will constitute acceptance of a reportable gift.(b) The notice specified in subdivision (a) shall not be required to appear on any invitation wherein attendance at the event described in the invitation will not constitute acceptance of a reportable gift by an elected state officer, candidate for elective state office, legislative official or agency official, pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 87207.(c) The remedies provided in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 83100) constitute the exclusive penalty for a violation of this section. The remedies provided in Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 91000) do not apply to this section.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1140, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)