§607. Purchase of public office
1.
A person is guilty of purchase of public office if:
A.
He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept, for himself, another person, or a political party, money or any other pecuniary benefit as compensation for his endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval or disapproval of any person for a position as a public servant or for the advancement of any public servant; or
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B.
He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph A.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Purchase of public office is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).