Lobbyist Registry: New Rules Take Effect April 1, 2010
If you are engaged in lobbying — or employ individuals to lobby on behalf of your organization — there are new rules coming into force April 1, 2010. Familiarize yourself with the newly amended Lobbyists Registration Act to ensure you are prepared and in compliance with the legislation.
A new free, user-friendly online registration system will be launched April 1, 2010, when the amendments are brought into force.
- Those re-registering or registering for the first time need to obtain a business B.C. electronic ID.
- Consultant lobbyists must re-register within 10 days — by April 10, 2010.
- Senior officers for non-profit and for-profit organizations must re-register all in-house lobbyists within 30 days — by May 1, 2010. Note: In-house lobbyists no longer register themselves.
For details about registering and the newly amended act, click here.
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