Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES
17-A §607. Purchase of public office

§607. Purchase of public office
1.  A person is guilty of purchase of public office if:  
A. He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept, for himself, another person, or a political party, money or any other pecuniary benefit as compensation for his endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval or disapproval of any person for a position as a public servant or for the advancement of any public servant; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph A.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Purchase of public office is a Class D crime.  
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

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