JCOPE Lobbying Amnesty Period Ends June 30

JCOPECurtainJust a reminder that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics’ (JCOPE) amnesty program for lobbyists and clients who have not previously filed with JCOPE ends next Thursday, June 30.

 

Eligibility

 Lobbyists or clients of lobbyists who: (1) were required to file, but never filed applicable reports required by the Lobbying Act, including statements of registration, bi-monthly reports and/or client semi-annual reports, at any time on or after December 10, 2006; (2) have never been contacted by JCOPE for non-compliance with filing requirements; and (3) have never been the subject of a criminal proceeding for a Lobbying Act violation.

  • Parties who act as both a lobbyist and client are eligible to apply in either capacity (or both), but must meet the eligibility criteria for each application.

 

Participation Requirements

Applicants deemed eligible will be required to:

  • Submit all applicable statements of registration and periodic reports for lobbying activity occurring between January 1, 2013 and the date the amnesty application is filed;
  • Submit all filing fees applicable to such submissions;
  • Waive the application of §1-o(c)(iii) of the Lobbying Act to any future violations;
  • Comply with a training component designated by JCOPE, and;
  • Submit all required reports and filing fees within 15 days of acceptance into the Amnesty Program.

 

Applications for the program are here.