67-16-12. Penalties for violation -- Removal from office or dismissal from employment.

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In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law:

(1)any public officer or public employee who knowingly and intentionally violates this chapter, with the exception of Sections 67-16-6 and 67-16-7 , shall be dismissed from employment or removed from office as provided by law, rule, or policy within the agency; and

(2)any public officer, public employee, or person who knowingly and intentionally violates this chapter, with the exception of Sections 67-16-6 and 67-16-7 , shall be punished as follows:

(a)as a felony of the second degree if the total value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance exceeds $1,000;

(b)as a felony of the third degree if:

(i)the total value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance is more than $250 but not more than $1,000; or

(ii)the public officer or public employee has been twice before convicted of violation of this chapter and the value of the conflict of interest, compensation, or assistance was $250 or less;

(c)as a class A misdemeanor if the value of the compensation or assistance was more than $100 but does not exceed $250; or

(d)as a class B misdemeanor if the value of the compensation or assistance was $100 or less.

Amended by Chapter 108 , 2000 General Session