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§ 86103. A lobbyist certification shall include all of the following: (a) A recent photogr

A lobbyist certification shall include all of the following: (a) A recent photograph of the lobbyist, in a size prescribed by the Secretary of State. (b) The lobbyist’s full name, business address, email address, and telephone number. (c) A statement that the lobbyist has read and understands the prohibitions contained in Sections 86203 and 86205. (d) A statement regarding the lobbyist’s completion of the ethics course described in subdivision (b) of Section 8956 as follows: (1) For a lobbyist who filed a completed lobbyist certification in connection with the last regular session of the Legislature, either of the following statements: (A) That the lobbyist has completed the ethics course within the previous 12 months. (B) That the lobbyist will complete the ethics course no later than June 30 of the following year, in which case the certification shall be accepted on a conditional basis. (2) In the case of a new lobbyist certification, if the lobbyist has not completed the course within the previous 12 months, the lobbyist certification shall include a statement that the lobbyist will complete the course within 12 months. The lobbyist certification shall be accepted on a conditional basis. (3) If a lobbyist certification is accepted on a conditional basis, the lobbyist shall timely complete the ethics course and file a new lobbyist certification to replace the conditional lobbyist certification. If the lobbyist fails to timely complete the ethics course, the conditional lobbyist certification shall be void and the individual shall not act as a lobbyist under this title until the individual completes the course and files a lobbyist certification stating the date of completion. It is a violation of this section for any individual to act as a lobbyist under this title once that individual’s conditional certification is void. (4) The date and confirmation that an individual has completed the ethics course may be transmitted to the Secretary of State by the legislative ethics committee. (e) Any other information required by the commission consistent with the purposes and provisions of this chapter. (f) Registration fees required by Section 86102 shall be paid online at the time a lobbyist certification is submitted for registration to be active.

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