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North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-12-03. Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A public servant is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept a thing of pecuniary value from nongovernmental sources:

a. As compensation for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim, or other matter which is or is likely to be subject to his official action;

b. As compensation for omitting or delaying official action; or

c. As a fee or compensation for services not rendered or to which he was not legally entitled.

2. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he knowingly offers, gives, or agrees to give a thing of pecuniary value to a public servant, receipt of which is prohibited by this section.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-12-03. Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-1-criminal-code/nd-cent-code-sect-12-1-12-03/

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