What penalties may be imposed on State officers and employees found guilty by the Commission of violations of the Conflicts Law or an agency Code of Ethics?
Pursuant to section 21(i), any State officer or employee found guilty of violating the Conflicts Law or an agency Code of Ethics can be fined between $500 and $10,000 and/or suspended from office or employment for a period of one year for each violation. The January 2006 Conflicts Law amendment also permits the State Ethics Commission to order restitution, demotion, censure or reprimand for an ethics violation. If the Commission determines that the conduct in question constitutes “willful and continuous” disregard of the Conflicts Law or an agency Code of Ethics, the State officer or employee may be removed from office or employment and may be barred from holding any public office or employment in the State for a period of up to 5 years. The January 2006 Conflicts Law amendment also permits the State Ethics Commission to impose a civil penalty of between $500 and $10,000 for violations of post-employment restrictions by former State officers and employees and special State officers and
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