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Request advice from the State Ethics Commission

Request confidential advice from an attorney about how the conflict of interest law applies to you

All state, county and municipal employees must comply with the conflict of interest law. The law places some restrictions on what public employees may do on the job, after hours, and after leaving public service.

You may call the Commission at (617) 371-9500 to request confidential advice from the Attorney of the Day. The attorney will call you back within 1 to 2 business days.

You may send the Commission a request for written advice. You will receive a written response within 30 days. You may also request telephone or written advice online below.

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Request advice about the conflict of interest law  Read advisories about how the conflict law applies to you  Browse conflict of interest laws by subject matter 

What you need to know

Read conflict of interest law primers for public employees  Read explanations of the conflict of interest law  Read rulings by the State Ethics Commission  Commission Regulations, 930 CMR 1.00 - 7.00  Conflict of interest law, Mass. General Laws chapter 268A  Financial disclosure law, Mass. General Laws chapter 268B  

Contact Information

Address

1 Ashburton Place, 6th floor, Room 619, Boston, MA 02108
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Phone

Main (617) 371-9500

Open M-F 9am-5pm

Online

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Fax

Legal Division (617) 723-5851
Enforcement Division (617) 723-4086
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