In addition to the limitations of Title 5, section 18, a member or employee of the Department who has a substantial economic or fiduciary interest that would be affected by a recommendation or decision to issue or deny a Certificate of Need or who has a close relative or economic associate whose interest would be so affected is ineligible to participate in the review, recommendation or decision-making process with respect to any application for which the conflict of interest exists. 22 M.R.S.A. Sec.344.
10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 503, § 15-1