(a) The prohibitions and requirements of this Article do not apply if the inquiries prohibited by this Article are expressly authorized by an applicable federal, State, or County law or regulation.
(b) The prohibitions and requirements of this Article do not apply to the County Police Department, the County Fire and Rescue Service, or the County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
(c) The prohibitions and requirements of this Article do not apply to an employer that provides programs, services, or direct care to minors or vulnerable adults.
(d) The prohibitions and requirements of this Article do not apply to an employer hiring for a position that requires a federal government security clearance. (2014 L.M.C., ch. 36, § 1.)