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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise that may be affected by such official action or information;
B. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such official action or information; or
C. Knowingly aids another to do any of the things described in paragraphs A and B.
2. Misuse of information is a Class E crime.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A. Maine Criminal Code § 609. Misuse of information - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-17-a-maine-criminal-code/me-rev-st-tit-17-a-sect-609/
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