Vermont § 1108 - Kickbacks; private corporations
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1108 — Kickbacks; private corporations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1108. Kickbacks; private corporations
- (a) An officer or agent of, or person employed by a private corporation or business entity,
who, being authorized to procure material, supplies, or other articles by purchase
or contract, or to employ service or labor, shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit,
ask, demand, exact, seek, accept, receive, or agree to receive, with intent that he
or she will be influenced adversely to the interest of the employer or principal,
any benefit from a person who makes such contract, furnishes such material, supplies,
or other articles, or from a person who renders service or labor under such contract,
nor shall a person give or offer such benefit. (b) A person who violates this section shall, if the value of the benefit is less than
$500.00, be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than $5,000.00, or
both. A person who violates this section shall, if the value of the benefit is $500.00
or more, be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $10,000.00,
or both. (Added 1987, No. 48, § 5.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1108
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1108 cover?
Section 1108 ("Kickbacks; private corporations") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 1108?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1108 apply to my situation?
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