Section 35-44.2-2-4 - Unlawful competitive bidding(a) As used in this section, a "purchase" means:(1) the purchase of materials, equipment, goods and supplies for at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000); or(2) the leasing of equipment for at least five thousand dollars ($5,000).(b) A state purchaser of materials (as described in IC 5-17-1) who fails to advertise (as defined in IC 5-3-1) for, receive, or consider bids for purchase commits unlawful competitive bidding, a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class A misdemeanor if it is committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years.Amended by P.L. 32-2019,SEC. 34, eff. 7/1/2019.Added by P.L. 126-2012, SEC. 55, eff. 7/1/2012.