Idaho § 43-320 - Officers must not be interested in contracts
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§ 43-320. Officers must not be interested in contracts
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, no director or any other officer named in this title shall in any manner be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded or to be awarded by the board, or in the profits to be derived therefrom.
(2) A director or any other officer may be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded or to be awarded by the board for the purpose of recharge, provided that such interested director or officer does not receive any profits from such contract.
(3) A director or any other officer found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall:
(a) Be guilty of a misdemeanor;
(b) Forfeit his office; and
(c) Be fined in an amount up to five hundred dollars ($500), imprisoned in the county jail for up to six (6) months, or both.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 43-320
What does Idaho Statutes § 43-320 cover?
Section 43-320 ("Officers must not be interested in contracts") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 43-320?
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