§ 22-73. Annual registration of paid lobbyists.

All paid lobbyists as defined herein, shall register with the clerk of the board of county commissioners on an annual basis. Every unregistered, paid lobbyist shall register prior to the first occasion such unregistered, paid lobbyist engages in the activity of lobbying as defined in this article. Every person, firm or other entity required to register as a paid lobbyist shall register on forms prepared by the clerk's office. The paid lobbyist shall state under oath their name, business address, the name and business address of each principal represented, the general and specific areas of legislative interest and the nature and extent of any direct business association or partnership with any current member of the board, a county employee, or person sitting on a decision-making body that is created by Florida Law, and under the jurisdiction of the board of county commissioners. Each firm, corporation or other legal entity, may register in the name of such firm, corporation or legal entity, provided the registration shall list the names of all persons which may engage in lobbying as defined in this article.

(Ord. No. 03-14, § 4, 6-24-2003)