# § 8-15 Termination of registration.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 8-15 Termination of registration.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 8-15 (2026)

(a) Unless sooner terminated under subsection (b) of this section, each registration terminates on the earlier of:

  (1) the December 31 that first follows the registration’s filing; or

  (2) the date specified in a written authorization filed under <cite data-path="|8|§8-11">§ 8-11 {“Employer authorization required”} of this subtitle</cite>.

(b) A lobbyist may terminate the registration as of an earlier date than that specified in subsection (a) of this section if the lobbyist:

  (1) ceases all activity that requires registration;

  (2) after ceasing all activity, files a notice of termination with the Ethics Board; and

  (3) within 30 days after filing the notice, files all reports required by this subtitle.

(c)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a lobbyist is or becomes subject to regulation under <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite> as a public servant, the lobbyist must:

    (i) immediately cease all activity that requires registration; and

    (ii) terminate his or her registration in accordance with subsection (b) of this section within 30 days of becoming a public servant:

      (A) file a notice of termination with the Ethics Board; and

      (B) file all reports required by this subtitle.

  (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to a lobbyist appointed to an advisory body of limited duration.

*History: Ord. 04-795*

*History: Ord. 13-180*