# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 5. Maryland Public Ethics Law

### Subtitle 5. Conflicts of Interest

#### Section 5-503

(a) This section does not apply to members of the General Assembly.

(b) An official or employee may not be employed by an entity that is a party to a contract that binds or purports to bind the State if:

  (1) the duties of the official or employee include matters substantially relating to or affecting the subject matter of the contract; and

  (2) the contract binds or purports to bind the State to pay more than $1,000.

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Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)