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Lobbying Activity: Pebble Beach Company (April–June 2000)

Original title: Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP lobbying for Pebble Beach Company

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses payments made by the Pebble Beach Company to the law firm Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP during the second quarter of 2000. The lobbying efforts focused on the potential listing of the Monterey Pine under the California Endangered Species Act.

Why it matters

The document reveals the financial investment made by a private entity to influence state regulatory decisions regarding the protection status of the Monterey Pine, which impacts land management and development regulations in the region.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Pebble Beach Company

The company paid for lobbying services to influence state policy regarding the Monterey Pine.

Directly affected

Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP

The firm received payment to represent the interests of the Pebble Beach Company before state agencies.

Key Facts

  • The Pebble Beach Company paid $6,326.7 to Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP for lobbying services.
  • The lobbying activity occurred between April 1, 2000, and June 30, 2000.
  • The primary lobbying objective was a petition regarding the listing of the Monterey Pine under the California Endangered Species Act.
  • The lobbying efforts involved interactions with the Department of Fish and Game, the Fish and Game Commission, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the Board of Forestry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of the lobbying activity?
The was focused on a petition to list the Monterey Pine under the California Endangered Species Act.
Which state agencies were targeted by this lobbying?
The involved the Department of Fish and Game, the Fish and Game Commission, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the Board of Forestry.

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Lobbying Activity

Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP

on behalf of Pebble Beach Company

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Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP

on behalf of Pebble Beach Company

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NOSSAMAN GUTHNER KNOX & ELLIOTT LLP

on behalf of PEBBLE BEACH COMPANY

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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Monterey Pine Protection

The document highlights a specific historical effort to influence the regulatory status of the Monterey Pine in California.

Connected Entities

Pebble Beach Company, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Board of Forestry and 3 more
OrganizationPebble Beach Company“Client that paid for lobbying services.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Forestry and Fire Protection“State agency involved in the Monterey Pine listing policy.”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Forestry“State board involved in the Monterey Pine listing policy.”Map →
OrganizationNossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP“Lobbying firm hired by the Pebble Beach Company.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Fish and Game“State agency involved in the Monterey Pine listing policy.”Map →
OrganizationFish and Game Commission“State commission involved in the Monterey Pine listing policy.”Map →

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Controversy30
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  • Entertainment5
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