(1) If a registered lobbyist employs another lobbyist to perform lobbying activities in excess of the exemptions specified in RCW 42.17A.600(2) or 42.17A.610 then such registered lobbyist is also an employer of a registered lobbyist.

(2) Any person who becomes an employer of a registered lobbyist under such circumstances must (a) confirm such employment on the employee's L-1 registration statement; (b) in a written instrument filed with such employee's L-1 registration statement identify which clients the employee is authorized to represent; (c) file an annual L-3 report as an employer of a registered lobbyist; and (d) continue to file monthly L-2 reports as a registered lobbyist.