Minnesota Statutes Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities (Ch. 370-403) § 383B.151. Financial interest forbidden

No official, person authorized to make purchases, or county employee shall be financially interested, either directly or indirectly, in any contract or purchase order for any goods, materials, supplies, equipment or contracted service furnished to or used by any department, board, commission or agency of the county government. No public official, person authorized to make purchases, or county employee may accept or receive, directly or indirectly from any person, firm or corporation to which any contract or purchase order may be awarded any money or anything of value whatsoever or any promise, obligation or contract for future reward or compensation, except as authorized under section 10A.071, subdivision 3, or 471.895, subdivision 3. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be a gross misdemeanor.