This bill introduces a new section to chapter 54-05.1 of the North Dakota Century Code that establishes restrictions on legislative lobbyists, specifically prohibiting them from entering the legislative chambers during sessions unless they are in designated areas or have received written permission from the majority leader. The new legal language specifies that lobbyists can only be present in the balconies of the house of representatives or the senate or must obtain permission to enter the majority leader's office.

Additionally, the bill amends section 54-05.1-07 regarding penalties for violations of the chapter. It changes the terminology from "Any person" to "An individual" and clarifies that violations of the new section, along with existing provisions, will be classified as infractions rather than misdemeanors. The bill also outlines the process for assessing civil penalties for lobbyists who fail to register, including the right to appeal the assessment in district court.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-05.1-07