30 NCAC 10C .0302          REPORTABLE EXPENDITURES MADE FOR LOBBYING

(a)  For purposes of G.S. 120C-402(b)(1) and 120C-403(b)(1), when reporting expenditures for events held for lobbying, the entire cost of the event must be reported, not just the "gift" given or provided to the designated individual(s) attending the event.  Examples of non-gift reportable expenditures made for lobbying are expenses and charges incurred for items and/or services provided in connection with the lobbying event, such as planning and organizing services, printing services and supplies, facility rental and set-up charges, food supplies and services, name badges, flowers, and other decorations.

(b)  Reportable expenditures made for lobbying events shall be reported on the expense report filed with the Secretary of State for the month the lobbying event is held.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 120C-101(a); 120C-402(b)(1); 120C-403(b)(3);

Eff. January 1, 2013.