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2019 Wyoming Statutes
Title 6 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 5 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 1 - Offenses by Public Officials
Section 6-5-103 - Compensation for Past Official Behavior; Penalties.
Universal Citation: WY Stat § 6-5-103 (2019)
6-5-103. Compensation for past official behavior; penalties.
(a) A person commits an offense if he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit as compensation for having, as a public servant, given a decision or vote favorable to another, or for having otherwise exercised a discretion in his favor, or for having violated his statutory duties. For purposes of this section, "compensation" does not include mere acceptance of an offer of employment.
(b) Compensation for past official behavior is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.
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