Alabama § 45-49-120.26 - Corrupt Practices.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-49-120.26 — Corrupt Practices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-49-120.26. Corrupt Practices.
(a) No person shall make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating, or report with regard to any test, certification, or appointment made under this part or in any manner commit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of this part and the rules.
(b) No person shall, directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer, solicit, or accept any money, service, or other valuable consideration for or on account of any appointment, proposed appointment, promotion, or proposed promotion to, or any advantage in, a position in the classified service.
(c) No employee of the department, examiner, or other person shall defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person in his or her right to examination, eligibility, certification, or appointment under this part, or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the classified service.
(d) Anything in this part which might be construed to the contrary not- withstanding, no person whether employed on September 15, 1939, in the classified service as defined in this part, or who applies for appointment to any position in the classified service after September 15, 1939, shall be allowed to fill any position within the classified service, or allowed to continue to hold such position, if the person is related by blood or marriage within the fourth degree to the public officer who is or would be his or her superior, or so related to any member of any board or body, constituting the appointing authority over such position, and the personnel board and personnel director shall administer this part accordingly. The commission of any such corrupt practice shall be a misdemeanor punishable as such in the county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-49-120.26
What does Code of Alabama § 45-49-120.26 cover?
Section 45-49-120.26 ("Corrupt Practices.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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