How will we know if a former public office holder has begun working as a lobbyist?
The public may conduct a search of the registry to view the disclosures of a lobbyist. Former public office holders are required to provide, when they register, a description of the offices they held within the federal government. Former designated public office holders must also indicate any such position as well as the date on which they ceased to hold the position. If that date falls within five years of the date of registration, the former designated public office holder must indicate the reason they are exempt from the five-year prohibition on lobbying.
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