- A. The regulations in this subtitle apply to an individual serving as an official or employee in State government, as defined in §G of this regulation.
- B. In addition to §§C—H of this regulation, the definitions set forth in COMAR 19A.01.02.02 have the meanings indicated where they appear in this subtitle.
- C. “Certified blind trust” means a blind trust arrangement for the management of interests held by an official or employee that is determined by the Commission to meet the criteria for certification under COMAR 19A.06.02.
- D. “Excepted blind trust” means a trust that is determined by the Commission to qualify for exception pursuant to COMAR 19A.06.02.05.
- E. “Holding” includes shares of stock or similar securities or interests.
- F. “Interested party” means an official or employee covered by these regulations, and a member of the official's or employee's household as defined in COMAR 19A.01.01.02R.
- G. “Official or employee” includes State employees, public officials, and State officials, except State officials in the Legislative and Judicial branches of State government.
- H. “Trustee” includes a financial institution or other qualifying entity named in a trust instrument and also any officer, director, or employee of the institution or entity.
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§5-206, 5-501, 5-502, and 5-608, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1118)
Regulations .01—.03 amended effective April 7, 1997 (24:7 Md. R. 554)
Regulation .03A amended effective January 16, 2017 (44:1 Md. R. 12)