Bidding, Sale, or Offer for Sale by State Employees Prohibited

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Public Property, Printing and Contracts
4. Public Contracts
5. General Provisions
6. Bidding, Sale, or Offer for Sale by State Employees Prohibited

1. It is hereby declared unlawful for any state official or employee to bid on, sell, or offer for sale, any merchandise, equipment or material, or similar commodity, to the state of Tennessee during the tenure of such official's or employee's office or employment, or for six (6) months thereafter, or to have any interest in the selling of the same to the state.
2. A person violating subsection (a) shall be liable to the state for any and all sums paid out by the state, together with interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, growing out of any such transaction.
3. A violation of subsection (a) is a Class E felony.

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