Ch. 512                                    1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(viii) approval; or

(ix) veto.

15-504.

(b) (1) [This subsection does not apply to a former member of the General
Assembly.

(2) A] EXCEPT FOR A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
WHO SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS PROVIDED UNDER PARAGRAPH (2)
OF THIS SUBSECTION, A former official or employee may not assist or represent a party,
other than the State, in a case, contract, or other specific matter for compensation if:

(i) the matter involves State government; and

(ii) the former official or employee participated significantly in the.
matter as an official or employee.

(2) FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS 1 YEAR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE, A

(2) (I) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OF THIS
PARAGRAPH, UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT REGULAR SESSION THAT BEGINS
AFTER THE MEMBER LEAVES OFFICE, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY MAY NOT ASSIST OR REPRESENT ANOTHER PARTY, WHETHER PRIVATE
OR GOVERNMENTAL, FOR COMPENSATION IN A MATTER THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF
LEGISLATIVE ACTION.

(II) THE LIMITATION UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (I) OF THIS PARAGRAPH
ON REPRESENTATION BY A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DOES NOT
APPLY TO THE FORMER MEMBER'S REPRESENTATION OF A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,
COUNTY, OR STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall be construed
only prospectively and may not be applied or interpreted to have any effect on or application to
a former member of the General Assembly who leaves office before the effective date of this
Act.

SECTION 2. 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1995.

Approved May 25, 1995.

CHAPTER 512
(Senate Bill 203)

AN ACT concerning

Charitable Organizations and Representatives - Prosecution for Prohibited Acts

FOR the purpose of providing that certain violations of the laws relating to charitable

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