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An opinion issued by the Commission that advises the interpretation of a law in accordance to the Constitution of Georgia. An advisory opinion does not affect or modify a law but merely explains the intent of the law itself. Advisory opinions initiate with a request for clarification of a law for a specific situation or case and are modified by the Commission to apply the clarification to a broader of variety of circumstances. Requests for opinions must be made in writing and delivered to the State Ethics Commission’s office.




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S.E.C. 2009-03
Whether “economic development consultants” that deal with public policy decisions, which either takes the form of an ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation, or has the same effect, made by local officials or state agencies are required to register and report in accordance with the lobbyist provision of the Ethics in Government Act?
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S.E.C. 2009-02
The extent to which contributions to “elected executive officers” are prohibited under O.C.G.A. § 21-5-30.1
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S.E.C. 2009-01
The meaning of "specifically hired" for vendor level or state agency level lobbyists
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S.E.C. 2008-06
Whether commission salespeople are lobbyists for the purposes of the Ethics in Government Act and whether commission salespeople are prohibited from receiving commission payments from their employers
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S.E.C. 2008-05
Contributions received by independent committees, political action committees or political parties
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S.E.C. 2008-04
Whether the definition of independent committee includes a single individual who uses his or her own funds
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S.E.C. 2008-03
Refunding of contributions made to a candidate for the same office; Concerning the refunding of cumulative contributions and how a candidate who wishes to refund contributors for their previous contributions for one particular office may solicit these same contributors for contributions to the candidate’s campaign for a different office
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S.E.C. 2008-02
Lobbyist registration and disclosure and Hospital Authority Boards
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S.E.C. 2008-01
Whether Georgia law prohibits contributions from the Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA) PAC, member companies of the GUCA, or employees of the member companies, to a candidate for the Public Service Commission (PSC), and whether the GUCA PAC may hold a fundraiser for a PSC Commission race which would be attended by individuals from member companies
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S.E.C. 2007-08
Expenditure of campaign funds to a legal defense fund established by a political party
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S.E.C. 2007-07
Disclosure of flight on noncommercial aircraft by candidates, public officers, or lobbyists
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S.E.C. 2007-06
Whether Georgia law requires an attorney who represents a client on a specific zoning issue to register as a lobbyist when the government’s decision on that zoning issue is adopted by ordinance or resolution.
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S.E.C. 2007-05
RESCINDED ON 08-28-2008
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S.E.C. 2007-04
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting
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S.E.C. 2007-03
Use of Campaign Funds for the Retirement Party of a Public Official
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S.E.C. 2007-02
Lobbyist Applications
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S.E.C. 2007-01
Candidate or Candidate Campaign Committee Contributions to Nonprofit Organizations
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S.E.C. 2006-01
Railroad Companies and Campaign Contributions
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S.E.C. 2004-34
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Reports
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S.E.C. 2002-33
48 Hour Report
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S.E.C. 2001-32
Independent Committee Expenditure for Communications Intended to Affect the Outcome of an Election for any Elected Office
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S.E.C. 2001-31
Lobbyist Registration Requirements Related to Promoting the Hiring of a Firm which Provides Familiarity with Professional Services to State and Local Governments
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S.E.C. 1999-30
Formation of Political Action Committee by Individuals Sympathetic to Interests of Regulated Public Utilities
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S.E.C. 1994-29
Accepting Contributions for Elections Beyond the Next Following Election
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S.E.C. 1993-28
Retroactive Application of Campaign Contribution Limits
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S.E.C. 1991-27
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report Due Fifteen Days Before General Election
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S.E.C. 1991-26
Prohibition of Political Contributions by Public Utility Corporations Regulated by the Public Service Commission
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S.E.C. 1990-25
Filing of Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions
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S.E.C. 1990-24
Placement of Campaign Signs on Private Property
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S.E.C. 1990-23
Placement of Campaign Signs on Public Utility Corporation Property
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S.E.C. 1990-22
Contributions by Public Utilities Other Than Monetary Contributions
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S.E.C. 1988-21
Disclosure Under O.C.G.A. 21-5-50(b)(3) of Direct Ownership Interests in Business Entities by Public Officers and Candidates
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S.E.C. 1988-20
Registration of Campaign Committees by Third Parties Supporting Candidates
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S.E.C. 1988-19
Disclosure Reports
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S.E.C. 1987-18
Reporting Under Section 21-5-31(a)
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S.E.C. 1987-17
Reporting Under O.C.G.A. 21-5-31(a) by Persons Which Provide Services to Candidates for Political Office
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S.E.C. 1987-16
Contribution from Campaign Funds for College Scholarship Fund
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S.E.C. 1987-15
Reporting Contributions by Labor Organizations
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S.E.C. 1987-14
Reporting Requirements for a Member of the General Assembly Seeking Federal Elective Office
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S.E.C. 1987-13
Reporting Requirements for Elected Officials Seeking a Different Office
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Reporting Requirements During a Legislative Session
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Frequency of Registration for a Committee, Organization or Person
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S.E.C. 1987-10
Campaign Committees for the Proposed Recall of Public Officials Holding Elective Office
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S.E.C. 1987-09
Record Keeping and Disclosure by Candidates and Campaign Committees
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S.E.C. 1987-08
Request for Exemption to Certain Requiremets
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S.E.C. 1987-07
Contributions by Corporations
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S.E.C. 1987-06
Aggregation for Reporting by Non-Candidates
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S.E.C. 1987-05
Use of Federal Reports
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S.E.C. 1987-04
Reporting by Out-of-State Organization or Polictical Action Committee (PAC)
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S.E.C. 1987-03
Reporting of Fundraising Events
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S.E.C. 1987-02
Expenditures Incurred in Publishing a Newsletter
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S.E.C. 1987-01
Reporting by Candidates for Party Office or Presidential Elector
 


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