# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 5. Maryland Public Ethics Law

### Subtitle 6. Financial Disclosure

#### Section 5-604

(a) Except as provided under subsection (c) of this section, an individual who, other than by reason of death, leaves an office for which a statement is required by Sec. 5-601(a) of this subtitle shall file the statement within 60 days after leaving the office.

(b) The statement shall cover:

  (1) the calendar year immediately preceding the year in which the individual left office, unless a statement covering that year has already been filed by the individual; and

  (2) the portion of the current calendar year during which the individual held the office.

(c) This section does not require the filing of a statement if:

  (1) the individual has left office to become an official in another office for which a statement is required under this subtitle; and

  (2) the disclosure requirements of the new office are at least as extensive as those of the old office.

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