Title 50, Chapter 25, Section 7.8
( 50-25-7.8)
Whenever any agency required by this chapter and the rules and
regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter applying to the
purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment through the authority
shall contract for the purchase of such supplies, materials, or
equipment contrary to this chapter or the rules and regulations made
pursuant to this chapter, such contract shall be void and of no
effect. If any official of such agency willfully purchases or
causes to be purchased any supplies, materials, or equipment
contrary to this chapter or the rules and regulations made pursuant
to this chapter, such official shall be personally liable for the
cost thereof; and, if such supplies, materials, or equipment are so
unlawfully purchased and paid for out of the state funds, the amount
thereof may be recovered in the name of the state in an appropriate
action instituted therefor. |