Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 19A - STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
Subtitle 04 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ETHICS LAW
Chapter 19A.04.04 - Model Laws
Section 19A.04.04.02 - Effect of Models
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 19A.04.04.02
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. Status.
(1) The model local laws in Appendices A and B to this subtitle are informational and examples only.
(2) The Commission shall determine whether a county or municipal law complies with the requirements of State Government Article, Title 15, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, based on the criteria and guidelines set forth in COMAR 19A.04.02 and the Public Ethics Law.
B. Compliance with Public Ethics Law Requirements.
(1) The model laws in Appendices A and B comply with the requirements of State Government Article, Title 15, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2) The model conflict of interest and financial disclosure provisions for elected officials in Appendices A and B are equivalent to the requirements of State Government Article, Title 15, Subtitles 5 and 6, Annotated Code of Maryland.
C. Applicability.
(1) The model law in Appendix A may be viewed as a guide for larger counties and municipalities.
(2) The model law in Appendix B may be viewed as a guide for smaller counties and municipalities.
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