(a)      This section applies to each individual subject to § 2-302 of this subtitle and to:

            (1)      each spouse, dependent child, parent, brother, or sister of each commissioner, the People's Counsel, the General Counsel, and a hearing examiner; and

            (2)      each spouse or dependent child of each other officer or employee of the Commission or Office of People's Counsel.

      (b)      (1)      An individual subject to this section may not accept from a public service company or its officers, agents, or employees, a gift, gratuity, or special consideration.

            (2)      This subsection does not preclude an individual from accepting a gift from a relative.