100-40-15 R.I. Code R. § 1.5

Current through October 25, 2024

Section 100-RICR-40-15-1.5 - Annual Registration of Persons engaging Lobbyists or Lobbying Firms

A. The Secretary will maintain an online register of Persons engaging Lobbyists or Lobbying Firms that is available to the public.

B. Any Person engaging Lobbyists or Lobbying Firms must provide the following information to the Secretary's online register within seven (7) calendar days of any Lobbying engagement (paper registrations are not accepted):

1. Name, telephone number, web address and business address of the Person engaging the Lobbyist or Lobbying Firm;

2. The name(s) of the Lobbyist(s) or Lobbying Firm(s) employed;

3. Total Compensation expected to be paid to the Lobbyist(s) or Lobbying Firm(s) for Lobbying activity;

4. Retainers and other fee payment arrangements; and

5. Any other reasonable information required by the Secretary.

C. If a Person engaging Lobbyists or Lobbying Firms is not in compliance with these regulations for all prior engagements, they will not be permitted to register.

D. Persons engaging Lobbyists or Lobbying Firms must report the termination of any Lobbying engagement to the Secretary within seven (7) calendar days of the termination.

100 R.I. Code R. § 100-RICR-40-15-1.5