California · Government Code

GOV §86203: It shall be unlawful for a lobbyist, or lobbying firm, to make gifts to one person aggregating more than ten dollars ($10) in a calendar month, or to act as an agent or intermediary in the making of a

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Lobbyists and lobbying firms cannot give gifts exceeding $10 per person per calendar month, or act as intermediaries or arrangers for gifts.

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It shall be unlawful for a lobbyist, or lobbying firm, to make gifts to one person aggregating more than ten dollars ($10) in a calendar month, or to act as an agent or intermediary in the making of any gift, or to arrange for the making of any gift by any other person.

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