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(1) Penalties for Violations.
(a) A person who violates this Chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000).
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), above, failure to register or report as required by this Chapter is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each late day, provided that the total fines that may be imposed for failure to file a particular registration or report shall not exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000).
(c) In addition to any penalties imposed under this Chapter, the Board may prohibit a person from lobbying for economic consideration for up to five years for intentional violations of this Chapter. The Board shall not impose the prohibition under this subsection, subsection 20-1207(1)(c), unless the person has been afforded the opportunity for a hearing.
(d) The Board shall notify the Disciplinary Board of any lobbyist or principal who is an attorney at law against whom a civil penalty is imposed.
(2) Affirmative Defense. Any of the following is an affirmative defense to an action brought under this Chapter:
(a) The respondent relied on an advisory opinion issued to the respondent by the Board pursuant to subsection 20-1206(1).
(b) The respondent reasonably relied on notice under subsection 20-1203(2)(f).
(1) All persons required to be registered under this Chapter are also required to participate in training conducted by the Board of Ethics regarding the requirements of this Chapter and other relevant Sections of the Code, including Chapter 20-600. The training shall be in such form and at such frequency as the Board of Ethics shall require by regulation.