To whom does the Lobbying Act apply?

 The Lobbying Act applies to lobbyists, public corporations, and clients of lobbyists, who in any calendar year either reasonably anticipate expending, incurring, or receiving, or actually expend, incur, or receive, more than $5,000 of combined reportable compensation and expenses for lobbying activities. Beginning December 31, 2007, the Lobbying Act also applies to lobbyists, public corporations, and clients of lobbyists who lobby unpaid or per diem members of state public authorities, public benefit corporations, boards, commissions and councils.

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Forms and Instructions for Registering and Reporting
Contains instructions for registering and reporting as a lobbyist in New York State.
URL: http://www.jcope.ny.gov/forms/lobbying.html