District of Columbia Raises Lobbyist Registration and Late Filing Fees
Lobbyist registration fees with the District of Columbia Board of Ethics and Government Accountability increased on October 1. Nonprofit registrants now pay $250, while other registrants pay $500, and late filing penalties rose to $200 per day up to $12,000 per report. Late filing days are now counted using calendar days, including weekends and holidays, and BEGA may pursue enforcement or refer collection to the D.C. Attorney General.
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