§1–304.

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MD Code › Article gab › Title 1 › Subtitle 3 › Section 1-304

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(a) A member of the Commission may not:

(1) have a direct or indirect financial interest, ownership, or management, including holding any stocks, bonds, or other similar financial interests, in the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries;

(2) have an official relationship to a person who holds a license or permit under this article or Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article;

(3) be an elected official;

(4) receive or share in, directly or indirectly, the receipts or proceeds of any activities conducted in the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries;

(5) have a beneficial interest in any contract for the manufacture or sale of any device or product or the provision of any independent consulting services in connection with a holder of a license or permit issued under this article or Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article; or

(6) accept a contribution of money or property worth at least $100 from an entity or individual associated with the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries with respect to the regulation of alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis.

(b) A member of the Commission shall file a financial disclosure statement with the State Ethics Commission in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the General Provisions Article.

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