Advisory Opinion No. 57 (05-1)

Issuing Agency: Temporary State Commission on Lobbying

Description: Applying the gift prohibition in the Lobbying Act to a lobbyist or client who wishes to provide complimentary admission, food, and beverages to a public official at a “widely-attended event.”

Laws Covered: Legislative Law Article 1-A  (Lobbying  Act)

Statutes Referenced: 1-c(j)(1)

Other Opinions Cited: 54 (04-1)

Related To: Gifts - Widely Attended Event Exception; Public Official; Ticket; Face Value