Md. Code Regs. 19A.04.02.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 19A.04.02.01 - Scope

A. The provisions of this chapter reflect the minimum elements that shall be addressed by a county or municipal ethics law in order for the law to be viewed as:

(1) Similar or substantially similar to the Public Ethics Law; and

(2) For elected local officials and candidates to be elected local officials, at least equivalent to the requirements of State Government Article, Title 15, Subtitles 5 and 6, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. A county or municipality may adopt laws more stringent than the requirements of State Government Article, Title 15, Subtitles 5 and 6, Annotated Code of Maryland, based on local circumstances and where more stringent provisions are necessary to prevent conflicts of interest in the locality.

Md. Code Regs. 19A.04.02.01

Regulations .01 adopted effective April 18, 2011 (38:8 Md. R. 508)