§41-14-36. Receipt, etc., of fee, compensation, etc., for placement, etc., of state moneys in time deposits, open account, demand deposits, etc.

Any person who knowingly demands or receives any fee, compensation or reward or who demands or accepts directly or indirectly as payment or gift or otherwise any sum of money or other thing of value as an inducement or in return for the placement of any funds or for assistance either directly or indirectly in securing the placement of any moneys of the State of Alabama in time deposits, open account, demand accounts or otherwise shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be imprisoned for not more than three years or fined not more than $3,000.00 or both; and, in the event the person convicted is an officer, agent or employee of the State of Alabama, he shall be dismissed from office or discharged from employment.

(Acts 1967, No. 3, p. 336, §7.)