Maryland State Government Section 15-503

      (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.