§ 2-86. Denial, suspension, or revocation of registration; reinstatement; administrative sanction.

(a)

In addition to other penalties provided in this code of ethics, the board of ethics may by order deny, suspend, or revoke for a period not to exceed one year the registration of a lobbyist if it finds that the lobbyist:

(1)

Has filed an application for registration with the board of ethics which was incomplete in a material respect or contained a statement that was, in light of the circumstances under which it was made, false or misleading with respect to a material fact;

(2)

Has willfully violated or willfully failed to comply with section 2-84 and section 2-85;

(3)

Has failed to comply with the reporting requirements of section 2-85; or

(4)

Has engaged in lobbying practices in violation of section 2-84 and section 2-85.

(b)

Application may be made to the board of ethics for reinstatement. Such reinstatement shall be conducted in the same manner as required for an initial registration under section 2-84 and shall be conditioned upon payment of any outstanding penalty or fees.

(c)

Any person failing to comply with or violating any of the provisions of section 2-84 and section 2-85 shall be subject to an administrative sanction by the board of ethics not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation.

(Res. No. 05-0867, 7-20-05)