155. A taxpayer may deduct any amount he pays as expenses incurred in making any representation relating to a business carried on by him or to obtain a license, permit, franchise or trade mark relating to that business if such representation is made:(a) to the government of a country, province or state or to a municipal or public body performing a function of government in Canada, or
(b) to an agency of a government or body mentioned in paragraph a, if such agency is authorized by law to make rules or regulations relating to the business carried on by the taxpayer.