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51 Pa. Code § 59.1. Ethics Act regulations in Part I as to opinions and advices of counsel.

§ 59.1. Ethics Act regulations in Part I as to opinions and advices of counsel.

 (a)  The Commission will provide advices of counsel and opinions in accordance with the procedures in section 1107 of the Ethics Act (relating to powers and duties of commission) and Chapter 13 (relating to opinions and advices of counsel).

 (b)  A person who acts in good faith based upon a written advice or opinion of the Commission issued as to that person will not be held liable for a related violation of the act if the material facts are as stated in the request.

 (c)  A respondent or defendant who reasonably relies upon advices or opinions of the Commission shall have an affirmative defense under section 13A09(g)(1) of the act (relating to penalties).



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