43.19.1937 - Acceptance of benefits, gifts, etc., prohibited -- Penalties. - Washington Statutes

Acceptance of benefits, gifts, etc., prohibited — Penalties.

No state employee whose duties performed for the state include:

     (1) Advising on or drawing specifications for supplies, equipment, commodities, or services;

     (2) Suggesting or determining vendors to be placed upon a bid list;

     (3) Drawing requisitions for supplies, equipment, commodities, or services;

     (4) Evaluating specifications or bids and suggesting or determining awards; or

     (5) Accepting the receipt of supplies, equipment, and commodities or approving the performance of services or contracts;

shall accept or receive, directly or indirectly, a personal financial benefit, or accept any gift, token, membership, or service, as a result of a purchase entered into by the state, from any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the sale, lease, or rental of property, material, supplies, equipment, commodities, or services to the state of Washington.

     Violation of this section shall be considered a malfeasance and may cause loss of position, and the violator shall be liable to the state upon his or her official bond for all damages sustained by the state. Contracts involved may be canceled at the option of the state. Penalties provided in this section are not exclusive, and shall not bar action under any other statute penalizing the same act or omission.

[2009 c 549 § 5065; 1995 c 269 § 1405; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 21 § 13; 1965 c 8 § 43.19.1937. Prior: 1959 c 178 § 19.]

Notes: Effective date -- 1995 c 269: See note following RCW 9.94A.850.

Part headings not law -- Severability -- 1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 13.40.005.

Severability -- 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 21: See note following RCW 43.19.180.

Public officers
code of ethics: Chapters 42.23 and 42.52 RCW.
misconduct: Chapter 42.20 RCW.