# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 5. Maryland Public Ethics Law

### Subtitle 7. Lobbying

#### Section 5-704.1

A regulated lobbyist, other than a regulated lobbyist described in Sec. 5-702(a)(6) of this subtitle, shall complete the training course provided under Sec. 5-205(e)(1) of this title:

(1)

  (i) within 6 months of the regulated lobbyist's initial registration with the Ethics Commission; or

  (ii) if the initial registration is terminated in accordance with Sec. 5-704(f) of this subtitle earlier than 6 months after the date of registration, before any subsequent registration with the Ethics Commission; and

(2) on completion of the initial training course under item (1) of this section, within the 2-year period following the date of the most recently completed training course.

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Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)