Gov. Code, § 82039.5 · Chapter 2. Definitions
Gov. Code, § 82039.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Lobbyist employer” means any person, other than a lobbying firm, who:
(a) Employs one or more lobbyists for economic consideration, other than reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action, or
(b) Contracts for the services of a lobbying firm for economic consideration, other than reimbursement for reasonable travel expense, for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1183, Sec. 4. Effective September 29, 1985.
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