Article XIV of the North Dakota Constitution prohibits gifts from lobbyists to public officials. Pursuant to its constitutional authority, the Ethics Commission has adopted exclusions in the Commission’s rules regarding this lobbyist-gift prohibition. Under these rules, “food and beverage served for immediate consumption at any private or public social or educational event” is excluded from the lobbyist-gift prohibition.
Prior to a public or private social and educational event, the sponsor shall file this notice form with the Ethics Commission providing details of the planned event. Please note filing the form does NOT constitute approval of the event by the Ethics Commission.
If you have questions about this form or would like to request the form in an alternate format, contact the Ethics Commission at (701) 328-5325. We will take reasonable steps to accommodate your needs.