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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES
17-A §609. Misuse of information

Universal Citation:
17-A ME Rev Stat § 609 (2010 through 124th Legis)
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Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES

§609. Misuse of information

1. A person is guilty of misuse of information if, being a public servant and knowing that official action is contemplated, or acting in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he:

A. Acqiures or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such official action or information; or [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

B. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such official action or information; or [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

C. Knowingly aids another to do any of the things described in paragraphs A and B. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Misuse of information is a Class E crime.

[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

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