Similar to most states, Georgia regulates the activities of lobbyists through a process of registration and periodic reporting.

On March 7, 2011, the State of Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission (the “Commission”) issued an advisory opinion that set forth the broad applicability of the lobbyist registration rules on entities and individuals that conduct activities in the State of Georgia. While the advisory opinion did not on its face break new ground, it created a great deal of concern in the regulated community which believed the interpretation contained in the advisory opinion to be overly broad and in conflict with the intent of the legislature.