2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE
9A.68 Bribery and corrupt influence.
9A.68.040 Trading in public office.


WA Rev Code § 9A.68.040 (2013) What's This?

RCW 9A.68.040 Trading in public office.

(1) A person is guilty of trading in public office if:

     (a) He or she offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such actor will or may be appointed to a public office; or

     (b) Being a public servant, he or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such person will or may be appointed to a public office.

     (2) Trading in public office is a class C felony.

[2011 c 336 § 389; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.68.040.]


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