CHAPTER 179. LOBBYISTS Sec.
179.1. Registration of lobbyists.
179.2. Reporting by lobbyists.Authority The provisions of this Chapter 179 issued under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 186); and section 1640 of the Election Code (25 P. S. § 3260), unless otherwise noted.
Source The provisions of this Chapter 179 adopted February 9, 1979, effective February 10, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 493, unless otherwise noted.
§ 179.1. Registration of lobbyists.
(a) A lobbyist who gives a contribution or pledge of any amount to a candidate shall file a Registration Statement with the Secretary or the respective County Board of Elections, as appropriate, within 20 days after the date on which the lobbyist makes the contribution or pledge.
(b) Each Registration Statement shall contain the following information:
(1) The full name, mailing address and phone number of the lobbyist.
(2) The name, address and relationship of other affiliated or connected organizations.
(3) The candidates, if any, and their names and addresses.
(4) The ballot question, if any, which the lobbyist intends to support or oppose.
(c) A change or correction in the information previously filed in the Registration Statement shall be reported within 30 days of the date of the change or within 30 days of the date on which the error is detected by filing an amended Registration Statement. The amended Registration need list only the change or correction.
§ 179.2. Reporting by lobbyist.
A lobbyist who gives a contribution or pledge of any amount to a candidate shall report under Chapter 177 (relating to reports by candidates, political committees and other persons).
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