In determining whether to grant an exception under Regulation .01 of this chapter, the Commission shall consider:

1. A. The nature of the qualifying relative’s relationship with the business entity;
2. B. The nature of the relationship between the official or employee and the qualifying relative;
3. C. The geographical distance between the official or employee and the qualifying relative;
4. D. Any prior issues related to the official’s or employee’s participation in the matter;
5. E. Agency controls and safeguards;
6. F. Any involvement by the qualifying relative in the matter involving the official or employee; and
7. G. The nature of the official’s or employee’s participation in the matter in relation to the official’s or employee’s overall duties.

Authority: General Provisions Article, §§5-206 and 5-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 15, 2012 (39:20 Md. R. 1308)