§ 35-44.2-2-4 — Unlawful competitive bidding

Indiana § 35-44.2-2-4

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 44.2: OFFENSES AGAINST STATE PUBLIC
• Ch. 2: Purchasing Offenses

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(a) As used in this section, a "purchase"
means:
(1) the purchase of materials, equipment, goods and supplies for
at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000); or
(2) the leasing of equipment for at least five thousand dollars
($5,000).
(b) A state purchaser of materials (as described in IC 5-17-1) who
fails to advertise (as defined in IC 5-3-1) for, receive, or consider bids
for purchase commits unlawful competitive bidding, a Class C
infraction. However, the violation is a Class A misdemeanor if it is
committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior
unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section
within the previous five (5) years.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.32-2019, SEC.34.