(a) In a determination made by a state official under AS 36.30.300 – 36.30.310, the state official making the determination shall independently examine the material facts of the procurement and independently determine whether the procurement is eligible for the procurement method requested.
(b) If a state official knowingly makes a false statement in a determination made under AS 36.30.300 – 36.30.310, the state official is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.