Rules on Lobbying Activities for Non-profit Entities

Guideline

This memo summarizes legal restrictions on the lobbying activities of non-profit organizations (as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) and their employees.

This memo summarizes legal restrictions on the lobbying activities of non-profit organizations (as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) and their employees.

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