§5–503.

    (a)    This section does not apply to members of the General Assembly.

    (b)    An official or employee may not be employed by an entity that is a party to a contract that binds or purports to bind the State if:

        (1)    the duties of the official or employee include matters substantially relating to or affecting the subject matter of the contract; and

        (2)    the contract binds or purports to bind the State to pay more than $1,000.