1999 Minnesota Statutes

     383C.338 Conflict of interest.  

    Neither the county purchasing agent, nor any member of the 
 agent's office staff, nor any member of the board of 
 standardization created by sections 383C.33 to 383C.34, shall be 
 financially interested, or have any personal beneficial 
 interest, either directly or indirectly, in any contract or 
 purchase order for any supplies, materials, equipment or 
 contractual services furnished to or used by any department, 
 board, commission or agency of the county government.  Nor shall 
 such purchasing agent, member of the staff, or member of the 
 board of standardization accept or receive, directly or 
 indirectly, from any person, firm, or corporation to which any 
 contract or purchase order may be awarded, by rebate, gifts, or 
 otherwise, any money or anything of value whatsoever, or any 
 promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or 
 compensation.  Any violation of this section shall be deemed a 
 felony and shall be punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both. 

    HIST: 1943 c 237 s 9; 1986 c 444