(a) Issuance. On request of a person subject to this article, the Ethics Commission shall issue an advisory opinion or informal advice regarding the application of this article to that person. On request of any other person, the Ethics Commission may issue an advisory opinion or informal advice.
(b) Informal advice. Informal advice shall remain confidential and shall not be subject to publication. At its discretion, the Commission may issue an advisory opinion concerning the subject matter of any informal advice, subject to the confidentiality requirements of § 7-3-103.
(1985 Code, Art. 9, § 3-101) (Bill No. 38-03; Bill No. 80-18)
State Code reference – General Provisions Article, § 5-301.