1. A public institution of higher education shall not use State funds in excess of $10,000 to pay an individual for any speaking engagement at or hosted by the institution, including the commencement address at any graduation ceremony conducted by the institution. In the event that an institution violates the provisions of this section, the State Treasurer shall debit from the institution’s State operating aid an amount equal to the amount paid by the institution to the speaker.

L.2017, c.61, s.1.