[(2)] (3) Other than as allowed by paragraph [(1)] (2) of this subsection,
an honorarium may not be accepted, even if permitted by subsection (c)(1) of this
section, if:

(i) the payor of the honorarium has an interest that may be
affected substantially and materially, in a manner distinguishable from the public
generally, by the performance or nonperformance of the official's or employee's official
duties; and

(ii) the offering of the honorarium is related in any way to the
official's or employee's official position.

(e) By regulation, the Ethics Commission may define further exemptions from
this section as may be necessary.

15-506. Use of prestige of office.

(a) A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, A public official [or], OR AN
employee may not intentionally use the prestige of office or public position for that
[public] official's or employee's private gain or that of another.

(b) The performance of usual and customary constituent services, without
additional compensation, is not prohibited under subsection (a) of this section.

15-511. Disqualification — Presumption of conflict.

(A) (1) IN THIS SECTION, "CLOSE ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION" INCLUDES
MEANS:

(I) A LEGISLATOR'S:

1. EMPLOYER;

2. EMPLOYEE, OR

3. PARTNER IN A BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL ENTERPRISE;

(II) A PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, OR
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN WHICH A LEGISLATOR HAS INVESTED CAPITAL OR
OWNS AN INTEREST;

(III) A CORPORATION IN WHICH A LEGISLATOR OWNS THE LESSER

OF:

1. 10% OR MORE OF THE OUTSTANDING CAPITAL STOCK; OR

2. CAPITAL STOCK WITH A CUMULATIVE VALUE OF $25,000

OR MORE; AND

(IV) A CORPORATION IN WHICH THE LEGISLATOR IS AN OFFICER,
DIRECTOR, OR AGENT.

(2) "CLOSE ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION" DOES NOT INCLUDE MEAN STOCK
OWNED DIRECTLY THROUGH A MUTUAL FUND, RETIREMENT PLAN, OR OTHER