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  "heading": "Violations; penalties",
  "text": "A. No person shall intentionally violate the Louisiana Procurement Code or any rule or regulation promulgated by the commissioner of administration with respect to purchasing.\n\nB. Any person who intentionally violates such law, rule, or regulation shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.",
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      "name": "GENERAL LAWS ON STATE DEBT"
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      "name": "LOUISIANA PROCUREMENT CODE"
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