Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 90-10-9 - Violations9.1. Any person who authorizes or approves a purchase or contract in violation of West Virginia Code or any procedures adopted by the Purchasing Office is personally liable for the cost of the purchase or contract. Purchases and contracts violating the West Virginia Code, or these procedures, are void and of no effect. Provided that the State establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the individual acted knowingly and willfully.9.2. The Director or designee shall suspend from bidding on State purchases up to one year, any vendor violating the West Virginia Code, or the procedures adopted by the Purchasing Office. Appeal of the suspension may be made to the Director.9.3. Any person receiving anything of value from a known interested party in awarding a purchase order is subject to the provisions of W. Va. Code § 5A-3-28, 29, 30 and 31, unless otherwise determined by the Ethics Commission.