(a) The board must publish on the board's website a handbook for lobbying written in plain language. At a minimum, the handbook must clearly explain:

1. (1) lobbyist registration requirements, including:

   1. (i) an explanation of when a person is required to register as a lobbyist and what specific types of activities count toward reaching the dollar amount thresholds in section 10A.01, subdivision 21; and
   2. (ii) how registration requirements apply if a person is employed by a government entity;
2. (2) which activities and expenses do not count toward the dollar amount thresholds in section 10A.01, subdivision 21, but are required to be reported as lobbying disbursements on a principal's report; and
3. (3) any differences between lobbying the legislature, the executive branch, a political subdivision, and the Public Utilities Commission.