(a)

1. (1) Generally, expenses related to lobbying activity are itemized as detailed in 21 CAR §§ 3-203 – 205 of this part.
2. (2) In the case of special events, as defined in subsection (b) of this section, where the expenses related to the event are incurred by the lobbyist, the lobbyist need not allocate the expenses by individual but may categorize them on a group basis as listed herein in subsection (c) of this section.

(b)

1. (1) A special event is a planned activity where a specific governmental body or identifiable groups of public servants are invited.

2. (2) Special events may include:

   1. (A) Parties;
   2. (B) Dinners;
   3. (C) Athletic events;
   4. (D) Entertainment; and
   5. (E) Charity events.
3. (3) For a discussion of the meaning of the terms “specific governmental body” and “identifiable groups of public servants”, see Advisory Opinion No. 99 EC-008.

(c)

1. (1) In the case of a special event, expenses need not be allocated by individuals.

2. (2) The information reported for a special event shall include the:

   1. (A) Date of the event;
   2. (B) Name of the event;
   3. (C) Location of the event;
   4. (D) Name of the governmental body or group or groups of public servants invited;
   5. (E) Exact amount paid by the lobbyist towards the total expenditure; and
   6. (F) Name of the lobbyist’s employer or client making the expenditure and, if applicable, the names of all other lobbyists sharing in the cost of the payment. Example: If two (2) lobbyists invite the members of the Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee to a dinner, the dinner may be reported as a special event. If the lobbyists split the cost of the dinner evenly, each lobbyist would report their share of the dinner as well as the name of the other lobbyist sharing in the cost of the dinner.

(d)

1. (1) Hospitality rooms may be reported as a special event provided the lobbyists invite specific governmental bodies or identifiable groups of public servants as provided for in this part.

2. (2) When reporting hospitality room expenses, the lobbyist shall itemize the:

   1. (A) Dates the hospitality room was open;
   2. (B) Name of the event hosted, if applicable;
   3. (C) Exact amount paid by the lobbyist towards the total expenditure for the hospitality room; and
   4. (D) Name of the lobbyist’s employer or client making the expenditure and, if applicable, the names of all other lobbyists sharing in the cost of the room.