§ 3 §318-B-2 — Former executive branch or legislative branch employee lobbying prohibited (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

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Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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Lobbying prohibited.
Beginning January 1, 2026, a former officer or former employee from the executive branch or legislative branch may not engage in compensated lobbying until one year after the termination of the employee's executive branch or legislative branch employment.
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Complaints and investigations.
A person may file a complaint with the commission specifying an alleged violation of this section. The commission staff shall notify the person against whom the complaint has been filed and may undertake an investigation of the alleged violation if directed by the commission. The commission may direct commission staff to undertake an investigation of an alleged violation of this section on its own motion.
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Penalty.
A person who intentionally violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000, payable to the State and recoverable in a civil action.

Legislative History

PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW). PL 2025, c. 185, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 185, §4 (AFF).