This section applies to each individual subject to § 2–302 of this subtitle and to: each spouse, dependent child, parent, brother, or sister of each commissioner, the People’s Counsel, the General Counsel, and each public utility law judge; and each spouse or dependent child of each other officer or employee of the Commission or Office of People’s Counsel. An individual subject to this section may not accept from a public service company or its officers, agents, or employees, a gift, gratuity, or special consideration. This subsection does not preclude an individual from accepting a gift from a relative.