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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 19A.02.03.02" title_num="19A" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="03" heading="Factors to Be Considered.">
  <text>In determining whether to grant an exception under Regulation .01 of this chapter, the Commission shall consider:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The nature of the qualifying relative’s relationship with the business entity;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The nature of the relationship between the official or employee and the qualifying relative;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The geographical distance between the official or employee and the qualifying relative;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Any prior issues related to the official’s or employee’s participation in the matter;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Agency controls and safeguards;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Any involvement by the qualifying relative in the matter involving the official or employee; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>The nature of the official’s or employee’s participation in the matter in relation to the official’s or employee’s overall duties.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>