Section 9-23-107 - Prohibited acts; civil penalty; initiation of action(a) No person, including any agency official or employee, shall:(i) In any way be involved in any gratuities, kickbacks, or contingent fees in connection with the selection procedure set forth in this act;(ii) If providing professional services, pay any fee, commission, gift or other consideration contingent upon the award of a contract for professional services pursuant to this act.(b) Any person violating subsection (a) of this section or W.S. 9-23-106 is liable for a penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). The penalty may be recovered in a civil action and damages shall be assessed by the court.(c) Any action pursuant to this section shall be initiated in Laramie county by the attorney general.Amended by Laws 2021 , ch. 149, § 1, eff. 7/1/2021.Renumbered from 9-2-1033by Laws 2020 , ch. 30, § 2, eff. 10/1/2020.