Indiana Code
Chapter 6. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
4-2-6-12. Violations; Penalties; Sanctions

Sec. 12. If the commission finds a violation of this chapter, IC 4-2-7, or IC 4-2-8, or a rule adopted under this chapter IC 4-2-7, or IC 4-2-8, in a proceeding under section 4 of this chapter, the commission may take any of the following actions:
(1) Impose a civil penalty upon a respondent not to exceed three (3) times the value of any benefit received from the violation.
(2) Cancel a contract.
(3) Bar a person from entering into a contract with an agency or a state officer for a period specified by the commission.
(4) Order restitution or disgorgement.
(5) Reprimand, suspend, or terminate an employee or a special state appointee.
(6) Reprimand or recommend the impeachment of a state officer.
(7) Bar a person from future state employment as an employee or future appointment as a special state appointee.
(8) Revoke a license or permit issued by an agency.
(9) Bar a person from obtaining a license or permit issued by an agency.
(10) Revoke the registration of a person registered as a lobbyist under IC 4-2-8.
(11) Bar a person from future lobbying activity with a state officer or agency.
As added by P.L.9-1990, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.15-1992, SEC.7; P.L.222-2005, SEC.11; P.L.89-2006, SEC.12.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 4. State Offices and Administration

Article 2. State Officers Generally

Chapter 6. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

4-2-6-0.1. Repealed

4-2-6-1. Definitions

4-2-6-2. Commission; Creation; Membership; Vacancies

4-2-6-2.1. Compensation of Members

4-2-6-2.5. Jurisdiction of Commission; Abolished Office of a State Officer

4-2-6-3. Repealed

4-2-6-4. Commission; Powers and Duties; Inspector General; Complaints Open to Public Inspection After Finding Probable Cause; Exceptions

4-2-6-4.3. Meetings

4-2-6-4.5. Violations Reported; Report to Commission of Action Taken

4-2-6-5. Repealed

4-2-6-5.5. Conflict of Interest; Advisory Opinion by Commission

4-2-6-6. Present or Former State Officers, Employees, and Special State Appointees; Compensation Resulting From Confidential Information

4-2-6-7. State Officers and Employees; Excess Compensation for Sale or Lease; Advisory Body Member Exception

4-2-6-8. Financial Disclosure; Filing False Statement; Penalty

4-2-6-9. Conflict of Economic Interests; Commission Advisory Opinions; Disclosure Statement; Written Determinations

4-2-6-10. Repealed

4-2-6-10.5. Prohibition Against Financial Interest in Contract; Exceptions; Disclosure Statement; Penalty for Failure to File Statement

4-2-6-11. One Year Restriction on Certain Employment or Representation; Advisory Opinion; Exceptions; Waivers; Disclosure Statements; Restrictions on Inspector General Seeking State Office

4-2-6-11.5. Lobbyists Prohibited From Serving on Executive Branch Boards, Commissions, Authorities, or Task Forces; Exception for Advisory Bodies

4-2-6-12. Violations; Penalties; Sanctions

4-2-6-13. Retaliation Against Employee or Former Employee for Filing Complaint or Furnishing Information or Testimony

4-2-6-14. Prohibitions; Criminal Penalty

4-2-6-15. Communications Paid for With Appropriations or From Securities Division Enforcement Account; Use of State Officer's Name or Likeness Prohibited; Exceptions

4-2-6-15.5. Social Media; Use of State Funds; Official Duties

4-2-6-16. Nepotism

4-2-6-17. Use of State Property for Other Than Official Business; Exceptions; Violations