# COMAR Title 19A — State Ethics Commission

## Subtitle 02 — Conflicts of Interest

### Chapter 03 — Exception to Participation Restriction

#### Regulation .02 Factors to Be Considered.

*COMAR 19A.02.03.02*

In determining whether to grant an exception under Regulation .01 of this chapter, the Commission shall consider:

A. The nature of the qualifying relative’s relationship with the business entity;

B. The nature of the relationship between the official or employee and the qualifying relative;

C. The geographical distance between the official or employee and the qualifying relative;

D. Any prior issues related to the official’s or employee’s participation in the matter;

E. Agency controls and safeguards;

F. Any involvement by the qualifying relative in the matter involving the official or employee; and

G. The nature of the official’s or employee’s participation in the matter in relation to the official’s or employee’s overall duties.