February 28, 2009

by Paul Josephson, Esquire

On January 1, 2006, New Jersey's expansive new lobbying rules take effect for businesses, citizens groups, trade associations, lobbyists and others who have contact with State Government. A broader range of persons must now register annually and report to the NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission on a broader range of contacts with government.

Any entity that spends more than a few hours in Trenton annually should consider how these rules may affect them. ELEC will now begin to issue advisory opinions applying the new rules to specific situations. Now is the time to present your situation and seek guidance from ELEC. Clients are advised that counsel experienced in appearing before ELEC are best suited to work with your in house or regular outside counsel to develop and present advisory opinion requests.

A copy of the final lobbying rules effective January 1, 2006 can be found by Clicking Here.

This article provides information of general interest and is not intended, and should not be used, as a substitute for consultation with legal counsel. Any questions regarding the specific issues raised in this article should be directed to Paul Josephson Esq. (609) 734-6319 or by email: info@hillwallack.com