Md. Code, General Provisions § 5-503
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§5–503.
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(a) This section does not apply to members of the General Assembly.
(b) An official or employee may not be employed by an entity that is a party to a contract that binds or purports to bind the State if:
(1) the duties of the official or employee include matters substantially relating to or affecting the subject matter of the contract; and
(2) the contract binds or purports to bind the State to pay more than $1,000.
(b) An official or employee may not be employed by an entity that is a party to a contract that binds or purports to bind the State if:
(1) the duties of the official or employee include matters substantially relating to or affecting the subject matter of the contract; and
(2) the contract binds or purports to bind the State to pay more than $1,000.
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