§ 4-304. Conflict of interest

   (a) In general. -- The Secretary or any employee of the Department may not:

   (1) be interested in any contract or bid for furnishing any supplies to any unit that procures supplies under Division II of this article;

   (2) be connected in any manner, directly or indirectly, with any contract or bid for furnishing any supplies to any of those units; or

   (3) accept or receive, directly or indirectly, whether by rebate, gift, or otherwise, from a person to whom a contract may be awarded:

      (i) any money or thing of value; or

      (ii) any promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.

(b) Penalty. -- If the Secretary or any employee of the Department violates any provision of this section, the Secretary or employee is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not less than $ 1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 231H; 1985, ch. 11, § 2; 1988, ch. 48, § 2.