§ 8-15. Termination of registration.

(a) Automatic termination.

Unless sooner terminated under subsection (b) of this section, each registration terminates on the earlier of:

(1) the December 31 that first follows the registration's filing; or

(2) the date specified in a written authorization filed under § 8-11 {"Employer authorization required"} of this subtitle.

(b) Termination by lobbyist.

A lobbyist may terminate the registration as of an earlier date than that specified in subsection (a) of this section if the lobbyist:

(1) ceases all activity that requires registration;

(2) after ceasing all activity, files a notice of termination with the Ethics Board; and

(3) within 30 days after filing the notice, files all reports required by this subtitle.

(c) Required termination on appointment as public servant.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a lobbyist is or becomes subject to regulation under this article as a public servant, the lobbyist must:

(i) immediately cease all activity that requires registration; and

(ii) terminate his or her registration in accordance with subsection (b) of this section within 30 days of becoming a public servant:

(A) file a notice of termination with the Ethics Board; and

(B) file all reports required by this subtitle.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to a lobbyist appointed to an advisory body of limited duration.