Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 148-1-9 - Violations9.1. Any person who authorizes or approves a purchase or contract in violation of West Virginia Code, this rule, or any policy or procedure adopted by the Purchasing Division is personally liable for the cost of the purchase or contract. Purchases and contracts violating the West Virginia Code or this rule 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 shall suspend from bidding on State purchases up to one year, any vendor violating the West Virginia Code, this rule, or any policy or procedure adopted by the Purchasing Division. Appeal of the suspension may be made to the Secretary of the Department of Administration.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.