Minnesota § 161.33 - EMPLOYEE INTEREST IN CONTRACT, UNLAWFUL

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 161.33 — EMPLOYEE INTEREST IN CONTRACT, UNLAWFUL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 161.33. EMPLOYEE INTEREST IN CONTRACT, UNLAWFUL

It shall be unlawful for any member or employee of the Department of Transportation to be directly or indirectly interested in any contract for the construction or improvement of any public road or bridge, or in any contract for the repair, purchase or sale of any road machinery, equipment, materials, or supplies to be used thereon. Any person violating any of the foregoing provisions shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

History:

1959 c 500 art 2 s 33; 1976 c 166 s 7

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Minnesota Statutes § 161.33 cover?

Section 161.33 ("EMPLOYEE INTEREST IN CONTRACT, UNLAWFUL") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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