The cost of any kickback shall not be recompensed either directly or indirectly as a part of the contract price charged to the state. The amount of any kickback shall be recoverable in treble on behalf of the state from the person giving the kickback or the person receiving the kickback by a civil suit in a court of competent jurisdiction or by setoff on any claim for payment of monies due under the contract price.
Laws 1974, c. 32, § 5, emerg. eff. April 10, 1974.