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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES
17-A §608. Official oppression

Universal Citation:
17-A ME Rev Stat § 608 (2010 through 124th Legis)
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Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES

§608. Official oppression

1. A person is guilty of official oppression if, being a public servant and acting with the intention to benefit himself or another or to harm another, he knowingly commits an unauthorized act which purports to be an act of his office, or knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed on him by law or clearly inherent in the nature of his office.

[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Official oppression is a Class E crime.

[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

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