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Georgia Code Title 21. Elections § 21-5-72

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In addition to other penalties provided in this article, the commission may by order deny, suspend, or revoke for a period not to exceed one year the registration of a lobbyist if it finds that the lobbyist:

(1) Has filed an application for registration with the commission which was incomplete in a material respect or contained a statement that was, in light of the circumstances under which it was made, false or misleading with respect to a material fact;

(2) Has willfully violated or willfully failed to comply with this article or a rule promulgated by the commission under this article;

(3) Has failed to comply with the reporting requirements of this article; or

(4) Has engaged in lobbying practices in violation of this article.

(b) Application may be made to the commission for reinstatement. Such reinstatement shall be conducted in the same manner as required for an initial registration under this article and shall be conditioned upon payment of the same registration fees applicable to an initial registration and also any outstanding penalty fees.

(c) Any person failing to comply with or violating any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $2,000.00 per violation.

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