1. (1) As used in 5-7-208 (5) (c) , MCA, a contribution or membership fee is considered to be paid for the purpose of lobbying and therefore reportable by a principal if it is:

   1. (a) solicited by the recipient to be used primarily for payment of lobbying expenses;
   2. (b) paid to a group formed or existing primarily for the purpose of lobbying; or
   3. (c) earmarked or intended by the donor to be used for payment of lobbying expenses.

Authorizing statute(s): 5-7-111, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 5-7-208(5) (c), MCA

History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 1208, Eff. 6/18/82; AMD, 2002 MAR p. 2458, Eff. 9/13/02.