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Ind. Code § 35-44.1-1-5 — Profiteering from public service
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 1: General Public Administration, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-1-5
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "pecuniary interest" has the meaning set forth in section 4(a)(3) of this chapter. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) obtains a pecuniary interest in a contract or purchase with an agency within one (1) year after separation from employment or other service with the agency; and (2) is not a public servant for the agency but who as a public servant approved, negotiated, or prepared on behalf of the agency the terms or specifications of: (A) the contract; or (B) the purchase; commits profiteering from public service, a Level 6 felony. (c) This section does not apply to negotiations or other activities related to an economic development grant, loan, or loan guarantee. (d) This section does not apply if the person receives less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) of the profits from the contract or purchase. (e) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that: (1) the person was screened from any participation in the contract or purchase; (2) the person has not received a part of the profits of the contract or purchase; and (3) notice was promptly given to the agency of the person's interest in the contract or purchase.
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Is profiteering from public service a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Profiteering from public service is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-1-5.
Which Indiana statute covers profiteering from public service?
Profiteering from public service is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-1-5 (Profiteering from public service).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.