(1) An independent contractor who is retained to lobby on behalf of an agency shall register and report as a lobbyist pursuant to RCW
42.17.150 and
42.17.170.
(2) An agency which retains an independent contractor as a lobbyist and reports all of its expenditures in connection therewith pursuant to RCW
42.17.190 shall not be obligated to file a report pursuant to RCW
42.17.180 with regard to that lobbyist.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370(1). 81-08-025 (Order 81-01), § 390-20-054, filed 3/26/81.]