No. 34245 (Amendment): Section R623-1-4. Registration/License Application Procedure

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 34245
Filed: 11/16/2010 04:53:38 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this amendment is to correct an old and incorrect fee reference in the rule.

Summary of the rule or change:

The old and incorrect fee reference for lobbyist registration in the Section R623-1-4 will be removed.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 36-11-404

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

None--Whereas statute has already changed the fee earlier this year, the change will not have any effect on the budget as it stands.

local governments:

None--Whereas statute has already changed the fee earlier this year, the change will not have any effect on the budget as it stands.

small businesses:

None--Whereas statute has already changed the fee earlier this year, the change will not have any effect on the budget as it stands.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

None--Whereas statute has already changed the fee earlier this year, the change will not have any effect on the budget as it stands.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

None--Whereas statute has already changed the fee earlier this year, the change will not have any effect on costs as it stands.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

None--Whereas statute has already changed the fee earlier this year, the change will not have any effect on the business as it stands.

Greg Bell, Lieutenant Governor

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Lieutenant Governor
Elections
350 N STATE STREET
STE 220
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Spencer Hadley at the above address, by phone at 801-538-1041, by FAX at 801-538-1133, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

01/15/2011

This rule may become effective on:

01/22/2011

Authorized by:

Greg Bell, Lieutenant Governor

RULE TEXT

R623. Lieutenant Governor, Elections.

R623-1. Lieutenant Governor's Procedure for Regulation of Lobbyist Activities.

R623-1-4. Registration/License Application Procedure.

A. In order to register and obtain a license, a lobbyist shall:

1. Pay the [$25] registration fee.

2. File a registration/license application statement in compliance with the provisions of Section 36-11-103. The lieutenant governor's office shall make available forms that comply with Section 36-11-103. The lobbyist may either:

(a) Submit the completed form to the lieutenant governor's office; or

(b) File the lobbyist registration/license application by completing the electronic form available on the Utah Lobbyist Online system; and submit the completed signature authorization form to the lieutenant governor's office.

B. Upon receipt of a completed lobbyist registration/license application form the lieutenant governor's office shall:

1. Review the registration form for accuracy, completeness and compliance with the law;

2. Approve or disapprove the registration/license application; and

3. Notify the lobbyist in writing within 30 days of approval or disapproval.

C. An applicant who has not been convicted of any of the offenses listed in Section 36-11- 103(4)(a)(i), and who has not had a civil penalty imposed as described in Section 36-11-103(4)(a)(ii), may commence lobbying activities upon filing of a completed registration/license application form with the lieutenant governor's office and payment of the registration fee.

D. By applying for a license, the lobbyist certifies that the lobbyist intends to engage in lobbying activities under the circumstances stated in the application or supplements filed with the lieutenant governor's office during the time the registration and license are valid.

1. If a lobbyist intends to cease all lobbying activities for the remainder of the period of licensure, the lobbyist shall notify the lieutenant governor's office in writing and surrender the license.

2. If the lobbyist has a change in circumstances that affects the lobbyist's activities, the lobbyist shall notify the lieutenant governor's office in writing.

3. If a lobbyist has surrendered the license and then decides to reengage in lobbying activities, a reissued license without a fee may be requested, if it is within the 2-year period of the original registration.

4. The lobbyist must submit a written request to the lieutenant governor's office in order to have the license reissued.

5. A reissued license expires on December 31 of each even numbered year in accordance with Section 36-11-103(3)(b).

E. A lobbyist may add and delete principals and provide other notices electronically as prescribed by the lieutenant governor's office.

 

KEY: lobbyist

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [October 19, 2004]2011

Notice of Continuation: April 7, 2009

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 36-11-404

 

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