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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES
17-A §604. Improper compensation for past action

Universal Citation:
17-A ME Rev Stat § 604 (2010 through 124th Legis)
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Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES

§604. Improper compensation for past action

1. A person is guilty of improper compensation for past action if:

A. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for having given a decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote, otherwise exercised his discretion, or for having violated his duty; or [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

B. He promises, offers or gives any pecuniary benefit, acceptance of which would be a violation of paragraph A. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Improper compensation for past action is a Class D crime.

[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

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