Do I need to Register as a Lobbyist?

December 19, 2023

Do I need to register as a lobbyist? Are you paying a third-arty or being paid to influence Commission Action? If no, you do not need to register. If yes, do you qualify for an exemption? If you do qualify as an exemption, you do not need to register If you do not qualify for an exemption, did you pay or receive more than $2,500 for lobbying during a reporting period? If yes, you must register as a lobbyist. If no, did you pay or receive more than $1,000 for Grass Roots Activities. If yes, you need to register as a lobbyist. If no, did you buy gifts worth $100 or pay or incur business expenses or at least $500 to influence Commission Action? If yes, you must register as a lobbyist. If no, you do not need to register as a lobbyist.

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M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department Wins 2026 Maryland Planning Award

October 23, 2026

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) won the 2026 Maryland Planning Award from the American Planning Association Maryland Chapter (APA MD) for Best Community Engagement for the Walker…

Montgomery Planning earns six international 2026 MarCom Awards for communications and marketing

October 22, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), has earned six honors in the 2026 MarCom Awards international competition, including one platinum award, three gold awards, and two honorable mentions.…

M-NCPPC highlighted as a National Gold Medal Finalist for Parks and Recreation Excellence

October 05, 2026

Riverdale, MD — October 1, 2026 — The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), serving Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, has been recognized as a 2026 National Gold Medal Finalist by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and…