Md. Code Regs. 19A.06.03.02

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

Section 19A.06.03.02 - Certification

A. A request for certification of a blind trust shall be in writing addressed to the Commission.

B. Before a trust can be certified, each proposed trust document and proposed trustee shall be approved by the Commission.

C. Appropriate documentation to establish the independence of the trustee shall be provided to the Commission with the request for certification, on an executed Certificate of Independence form to be established by the Commission.

D. A trust shall be certified in writing by the Commission based upon a determination that:

(1) The trust is in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle;

(2) The trust meets the statutory criteria of State Government Article, 15-501 and 15-502, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(3) Reliance on the trust by the official or employee is not contrary to the purposes of State Government Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Md. Code Regs. 19A.06.03.02