§ 6-26 Solicitation prohibited.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 6-26 (2026)
§ 6-26 Solicitation prohibited.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Except as permitted under subsection (b) of this section, a public servant may not solicit or facilitate the solicitation of a gift, whether on the public servant’s own behalf or on behalf of another person.
(b)Exception.
The prohibition in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a solicitation if:
(1)
it is for the benefit of an official governmental program or activity or a City-endorsed charitable function or activity; and
(2)
it either:
(i)
is expressly allowed by a rule or regulation of the Ethics Board; or
(ii)
otherwise has been approved in advance by the Ethics Board, on the written request of the public servant and his or her agency.
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