KRS 6.737: Prohibition against certain contracts with state agency -- Penalty.

A legislator or candidate by himself, or through others, shall not intentionally undertake,

execute, hold, or enjoy, in whole or in part, any contract, agreement, sale, or purchase of

the value of one hundred dollars ($100) or more per transaction, made, e ntered into,

awarded, or granted by any state agency, except:

(1) Contracts, agreements, sales, or purchases between a state agency and a business in

which the legislator and his spouse, collectively, own or control an interest of five

percent (5%) or less;

(2) Contracts, agreements, sales, or purchases made or let after public notice and

competitive bidding;

(3) Contracts, agreements, sales, or purchases which are available on similar terms to

members of the legislator's business, occupation, or profession; or

(4) Contracts or agreements entered into prior to the time the legislator became a

candidate.

Violation of this section is a Class D felony, and the court upon conviction may void the

contract, agreement, sale, or purchase violating this provision.