§ 147-33.99. Financial interest of officers in sources of supply; acceptance of bribes. - North Carolina Statutes

§147‑33.99.  Financial interest of officers in sources of supply;acceptance of bribes.

Neither the State ChiefInformation Officer nor the Chief Deputy State Information Officer shall befinancially interested, or have any personal beneficial interest, eitherdirectly or indirectly, in the purchase of, or contract for, any informationtechnology, nor in any firm, corporation, partnership, or associationfurnishing any information technology to the State government, or any of itsdepartments, institutions, or agencies, nor shall either of these persons orany other Office employee accept or receive, directly or indirectly, from anyperson, firm, or corporation to whom any contract may be awarded, by rebate,gifts, or otherwise, any money or anything of value whatsoever, or any promise,obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation. Violation of thissection is a Class F felony, and any person found guilty of a violation of thissection shall, upon conviction, be removed from State office or employment. (1999‑434,s. 10; 2000‑174, s. 2.)