1. (a) As used in this section, a "purchase" means:

   1. (1) the purchase of materials, equipment, goods and supplies for at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000); or
   2. (2) the leasing of equipment for at least five thousand dollars ($5,000).
2. (b) A state purchaser of materials (as described in IC 5-17-1 ) who fails to advertise (as defined in IC 5-3-1 ) for, receive, or consider bids for purchase commits unlawful competitive bidding, a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class A misdemeanor if it is committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.32-2019, SEC.34.