§ 7-12. Persons filling vacancy.

(a) In general.

Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, an individual who is appointed to fill a vacancy in a position for which an annual statement is required must file an entry statement with the Ethics Board.

(b) When to be filed.

The entry statement must be filed within 30 days after the appointment.

(c) Scope.

The entry statement must:

(1) be in the form and contain all of the information required for an annual statement; and

(2) cover the calendar year immediately preceding the appointment.

(d) Exceptions.

An entry statement need not be filed if:

(1) while in another position, the individual already filed an annual statement for the preceding calendar year; and

(2) the disclosure requirements of the former position were at least as extensive as those of the new position.