§ Ethics Rule 5.25Waiver based on preexisting relationships

A state officer or employee may apply to the Commission for a
waiver of a Rule based on a preexisting relationship between the
state officer or employee and a legislative liaison, legislative
lobbyist or executive lobbyist. The Commission shall have exclusive
authority and discretion to grant a waiver on a case-by-case basis,
based upon the totality of circumstances and a finding that the
purposes of these Rules will not be impeded or hindered by the
waiver. A waiver shall have only prospective application. The
Commission may request whatever information it deems appropriate from
an applicant, including but not limited to verified statements by the
applicant and/or the legislative liaison, legislative lobbyist or
executive lobbyist with whom a preexisting relationship is claimed.
The restrictions between a state officer or employee and a
legislative liaison, legislative lobbyist or executive lobbyist shall
not apply when the two are family members.