“Grass roots” lobbying.
Baltimore City Code, Article 8, § 8-9
in effect§ 8-9. “Grass roots” lobbying.
A person must register if, during a reporting period, the person:
(1) for the purpose of influencing any legislative or executive action, solicits others to communicate with a public servant; and
(2) in furtherance of or in connection with that solicitation, expends $1,000 or more, including expenditures for salaries, contractual employees, postage, telecommunications services, electronic services, advertising, printing, or delivery services.
(Ord. 04-795.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/8/8-9Fetched: 10/25/2026