(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)      A public service company or its officer, agent, or employee may not offer a gift, gratuity, or special consideration to an individual subject to this section.

            (2)      This section does not preclude an individual from offering a gift to a relative.