63G-6a-2404.7. Improper action against a public officer or employee involved in the procurement process.

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Effective 5/9/2017

(a)It is unlawful for a person knowingly to threaten to make a false allegation against a public officer or employee, or knowingly to threaten to take a menacing or intimidating action against a public officer or employee, with the intent to:

(i)prevent the officer or employee from performing a duty or responsibility that the officer or employee has under this chapter;

(ii)influence the officer or employee to award a contract under this chapter to the person or take other action under this chapter in favor of the person; or

(iii)retaliate against the officer or employee for:

(A)not awarding a contract under this chapter to the person;

(B)issuing a decision or taking an action under this chapter that is adverse to the person; or

(C)performing a duty or responsibility the officer or employee has under this chapter.

(b)A violation of Subsection (1)(a) is a class A misdemeanor.

(a)It is unlawful for a person knowingly to make a false allegation against a public officer or employee, or knowingly to take a menacing or intimidating action against a public officer or employee, with the intent to: