Sec.1-81-17. Section 1-84(b) and (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes: use of expertise for financial gain not prohibited

Section 1-84(b) and (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes do not prevent a public official or state employee from using his or her expertise, including expertise gained in state service, for personal financial gain as long as no provision of the Code of Ethics for Public Officials is violated. Generally, section 1-84(b) and (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes are violated when the public official or state employee accepts outside employment with an individual or entity which can benefit from the state servant's official actions (e.g., the individual in his or her state capacity has specific regulatory, contractual, or supervisory authority over the private person). Any public official or state employee considering accepting outside employment which may be barred or restricted by section 1-84(b) and (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes should seek the Office of State Ethics' advice, in advance, pursuant to section 1-81(a)(3) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(Effective June 16, 1993; Amended January 2, 2008; Amended May 11, 2023)