Who Benefits Most from the War on Drugs? After voters legalized marijuana for recreational use in Colorado and Washington state, 2012 was considered, by many, to be a good year for supporters of comprehensive drug reform. As the debate over marijuana legalization continues, however, it is important to identify who benefits most from the war on drugs.
Violation of the prohibition against contingent fees for lobbying under Section 305.022 of the Government Code is a third degree felony, punishable by imprisonment of no more than ten years and no less than two years. Additionally, a fine not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed.
Specifically, for example, a lobbyist who does not work on behalf of a single client for more than 20 percent of his time does not need to register or file disclosures. He would not be considered a lobbyist under the law. The American Bar Association has proposed eliminating the so-called 20-percent rule. Portrayal of Lobbyists in the Media