EAO 056

If a registered lobbyist pays for his own meal and his client’s meal in connection with a lobby communication, the registered lobbyist must report the expenditures for both meals if the purpose of the client’s presence is to facilitate the lobby communication. If the client pays for both meals, the registered lobbyist must report the expenditures if the expenditures are made with his consent or ratification. If one registrant pays for meals of other registrants in connection with lobby communications, the reporting requirements depend on the specific circumstances of the transaction.