1. Every person who acts as a lobbyist during a regular or special session shall, not later than 2 days after the beginning of that activity, file a registration statement with the Director in such form as the Director prescribes, unless the person qualifies for an exemption or exception from the requirements to register as a lobbyist pursuant to any regulations adopted in accordance with NRS 218H.500.
2. The Director shall not accept a registration statement from a former Legislator who was a member of the Legislature during the immediately preceding regular session in the classification set forth in NRS 218H.500 of a lobbyist who receives any compensation for his or her lobbying activities unless the former Legislator certifies in writing, under penalty of perjury, that he or she qualifies under the exception set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 218H.950.