(a) A person must not retain another to secure a contract from the County under an agreement that in exchange for the contract, the person will pay another a commission, percentage of the contract, or a contingent fee.
(b) This Section does not apply to:
(1) a bona fide employee or commercial selling agency retained by the person for the purpose of securing business; or
(2) an attorney rendering professional legal services consistent with applicable canons of ethics. (1994 L.M.C., ch. 30, § 1.)