When a lobbyist or lobbying firm is employed by a bona fide association, including any bona fide federation, confederation or trade, labor or membership organization, that association is a lobbyist employer. The members of the association are not lobbyist employers under Government Code Section 82039.5 merely because of such membership.

Note: Authority cited: Section 83112, Government Code. Reference: Section 82039.5, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-28-86 as an emergency, operative 5-28-86; (Register 86, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 9-25-86.

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 9-15-86 (Register 86, No. 38).