# COMAR Title 19A — State Ethics Commission

## Subtitle 02 — Conflicts of Interest

### Chapter 03 — Exception to Participation Restriction

#### Regulation .01 General.

*COMAR 19A.02.03.01*

The Commission may grant an official or employee an exception to the participation restrictions of General Provisions Article, §5-501, Annotated Code of Maryland, related to a business entity with which a qualifying relative is affiliated if:

A. The official’s or employee’s agency or appointing authority supports the exception; and

B. The Commission finds that, based on the overall circumstances and relationships, granting an exception is not contrary to the purposes of the Public Ethics Law.