Indiana Code 36-4-8-13. Violations by city official; offense; liability
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Sec. 13. A city official who recklessly:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3
(2) enters into an obligation prohibited by section 12 of this chapter;
(1) issues a bond, certificate, or warrant for the payment of money in excess of an appropriation; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-4-8-13
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
commits a Class B misdemeanor and is liable on the city official’s official bond to any person injured by the city official’s actions.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-9.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.136.