Right of citizens to appear and speak in their own interests not infringed

This chapter shall not be construed to infringe upon the right of any citizen to appear as a witness before any legislative committee or any board, commission, or committee of state government to speak in their own name, in their own or in the public interest. Source: SL 1977, ch 23 , § 13. 2-12-15 . Definition of terms in §§ 2-12-15 to 2-12-19 . Terms used in §§ 2-12-15 to 2-12-19 , inclusive, mean: (1) "Immediate family," the spouse or any minor children living at home; (2) "Lobbyist," any person who is registered pursuant to § 2-12-1 ; and (3) "Principal," any person or organization as defined in § 12-27-1 that employs or otherwise compensates a lobbyist or authorizes a lobbyist to lobby on behalf of that person or organization. A person's membership in or employment by an organization that employs or compensates a lobbyist does not qualify such person as a principal. Source: SL 2017, ch 20 , § 1.