Article VII – Section 16

Prohibited Business and Pecuniary Interest. –

(a) It shall be unlawful for the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers, members of the Cabinet, and members of the Parliament to directly or indirectly:

(1) Engage in any business transaction with the Bangsamoro Government or with any of its authorized boards, officials agents or attorneys, whereby money is to be paid, or property or any other thing of value is to be transferred directly or indirectly, out of the resources of the Bangsamoro Government to such person or firm;

(2) Hold such interests in any cockpit or other games licensed by the Bangsamoro Government;

(3) Purchase any real estate or other property forfeited in favor of the Bangsamoro Government for unpaid taxes or assessment, or by virtue of a legal process at the instance of the Bangsamoro Government;

(4) Be a surety for any person contracting or doing business with Bangsamoro Government for which a surety is required; and

(5) Possess or use any public property of the Bangsamoro Government for private purposes.

(b) All other prohibitions governing the conduct of national public officers relating to prohibited business and pecuniary interest as provided for under Republic Act No. 6713, otherwise known as the” Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees,” and other national laws shall also be applicable to the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers, members of the Cabinet, and members of the Parliament.

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