Title 50, Chapter 5, Section 79
( 50-5-79)
Whenever any department, institution, or agency of the state
government required by this part and the rules and regulations
adopted pursuant to this part applying to the purchase of supplies,
materials, or equipment through the Department of Administrative
Services shall contract for the purchase of such supplies,
materials, or equipment contrary to this part or the rules and
regulations made pursuant to this part, such contract shall be void
and of no effect. If any official of such department, institution,
or agency willfully purchases or causes to be purchased any
supplies, materials, or equipment contrary to this part or the rules
and regulations made pursuant to this part, 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. |