Bereano v. State Ethics Commission

Bruce C. Bereano appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court for Howard County, affirming the finding of the State Ethics Commission (the “Commission”) that Bereano knowingly and willingly violated Maryland Code (1984, 2004 RepLVol.), § 15-713(1) of the State Government Article (“S.G.”) by being engaged for lobbying purposes for compensation that was contingent upon executive or legislative action. Premised upon its finding that Bereano knowingly and willfully violated S.G. § 15-713(1), the Commission, acting pursuant to its newly conferred authority under S.G. § 15-405(e), reprimanded Bereano,…