18 NCAC 12 .1302             RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENT WHEN INVESTIGATION IS OPEN

If a lobbyist, lobbyist principal, solicitor, or liaison personnel who is required or permitted to file a document with the Department knows or has reason to believe that an official investigation or inquiry has been initiated for any reason related to lobbying, solicitation, or a document required or permitted to be filed with the Department, the person or entity shall preserve and maintain all records and supporting documentation related to or associated with the lobbying, solicitation or document required or permitted to be filed with the Department pursuant to 18 NCAC 12 .1303.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 120C-101(a); 120C-101(b); 120C-200; 120C-206; 120C-207; 120C-215; 120C-400; 120C-401; 120C-402; 120C-403; 120C-404; 120C-600; 120C-603; 120C-800;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2007;

Eff. December 1, 2007;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 23, 2017.